Berry-Licious Smoothie

This vanilla-scented, sweet, slightly tart, and creamy smoothie can serve as a meal replacement or as a snack.

Yield: 4 cups      Prep time: 15 minutes     Serving size: 2 cups

Each serving has:

• 617 calories
• 99g carbohydrates
• 25g fat
• 12g fiber
• 13g protein
• 4% vitamin A
• 95% vitamin C
• 9% calcium
• 55% magnesium
• 28% iron
• 31% potassium

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• ½ cup raw cashews
• 6 medjool dates, pitted (about ½ cup)
• 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup filtered water

Directions:

1. In a high-speed blender, combine blueberries, strawberries, cashews, medjool dates, vanilla bean, and water.
2. Blend until completely smooth.