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Berry Coconut Almond Smoothie
Good for high cholesterol. Berries, chia seeds, and almond milk are heart-healthy. Agave nectar should be used sparingly due to sugar content.
Adapted from NYT Cooking, by Martha Rose Shulman
- High cholesterol
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Dairy-free
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup frozen mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries; about 6 ounces)
- 2/3 cup light coconut milk or almond milk
- 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry; see note)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange or tangerine juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or pomegranate molasses
Method
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute.1 min timer
- Place a strainer over a bowl and strain the smoothie to extract the little seeds from the raspberries and blackberries. Pour into a glass and serve.
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