Vegan Cherry smoothie recipe

culled from:pulse.ng

Everybody seems to be drinking smoothies these days, including Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston.

The nutritional value of these smoothies can never be taken for granted, hence we can only keep giving you as many tips and ingredients as is needed.

She was kind enough to let us in on the secret ingredients behind this nutritional treat.

She admitted that she couldn't stop making this vegan treat — despite not being vegan herself — and for good reason: "It's basically like a milkshake," says Jennifer.

Heres what you will be needing to know.

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 scoop vegan protein powder
1/2 banana
1 cup frozen cherries
1/2 tablespoon maca powder
1/2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 to 2 drops chocolate stevia
5 walnuts
Ice

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. 

Full of fiber and protein, Jen's smoothie makes a great breakfast but an even better post-workout treat; it's full of ingredients like cherries and walnuts, which are known for having anti-inflammatory properties and soothing sore muscles.