This smoothie contains ground flax that has omega-3—a powerful anti-inflammatory. Also cherries are known as a way to calm gout.
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
1 cup frozen or fresh black sweet pitted cherries
1 cup non-fat, plain yogurt or kefir
4 ice cubes
¼ cup toasted whole almonds
1 tsp almond extract
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp ground golden flax
Directions
In a blender combine cherries, yogurt or kefir, ice cubes, almonds, almond extract, sugar, and flax.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) serving size about 2 cups: calories 306, protein 12g, carbohydrates 39g, fat 12g (saturated fat 1g), cholesterol 2mg, fiber 5g, sodium 96mg.
