Coconut Kale Cherry Smoothie

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KALE BENEFITS

· High in fiber (great for detox), zero calories and no fat
· High in iron—more iron than beef
· High in vitamin K, which can help protect against various cancers
and early onset Alzheimer’s disease (Can also help reduce dark circles!)
· High in vitamin A (key to healthy skin), C and calcium (helps with cell renewal)
· Has powerful antioxidants and is an anti-inflammatory food

Ingredients

1 cup of ice
2 cups coconut milk
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
½ frozen organic banana
A handful of frozen organic cherries
½-1 cup kale, depending on personal taste