Incredible Smoothies Cherry-Peach Vanilla Smoothie

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 451.7
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.0 mg
  • Sodium: 126.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 86.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.6 g
  • Protein: 28.0 g

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Introduction

Inedible Smoothies by Tracy Russell. "This green smoothie recipe is one of my spring and summer favorites. I love peaches, cherries and vanilla and it just so happens that these three flavors combine wonderfully in a smoothie!
This smoothie isn’t all fruit either. Both carrots and romaine lettuce add minerals and extra vitamin A (as beta-carotene).
This green smoothie recipe is rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins, which give the cherry its red color. It is this antioxidant that studies have shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help with symptoms of arthritis. Eating cherries may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers (breast and colon).
Peaches are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, lycopene and lutein. Research shows that lycopene and lutein may help prevent heart disease, macular degeneration and prostate cancer." Inedible Smoothies by Tracy Russell. "This green smoothie recipe is one of my spring and summer favorites. I love peaches, cherries and vanilla and it just so happens that these three flavors combine wonderfully in a smoothie!
This smoothie isn’t all fruit either. Both carrots and romaine lettuce add minerals and extra vitamin A (as beta-carotene).
This green smoothie recipe is rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins, which give the cherry its red color. It is this antioxidant that studies have shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help with symptoms of arthritis. Eating cherries may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers (breast and colon).
Peaches are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, lycopene and lutein. Research shows that lycopene and lutein may help prevent heart disease, macular degeneration and prostate cancer."
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 organic peaches, pitted (I did 2 cups of home canned peaches)
    1 cup whole cherries, pitted
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I used a vanilla protein powder)
    1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped (1 cup lettuce)
    1 medium carrot, cut into slices
    4 to 6 ounces of filtered water

Directions

Start by adding the liquid to your blender (I use a Vitamix), followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Serving Size: 1 smoothie

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KDSKYWALKER.

TAGS:  Vegetarian Meals |