Blueberry Basil Smoothie

07/15/14

Ingredients:

1 Banana (Fresh or Frozen)

1/8 Cup of Basil

1 cup Blueberries

1 and 1/2 cups of Almond Milk

Recipe:

Put all of your ingredients in a blender, ensuring that the Almond milk is just covering the dry ingredients.

Blend until creamy. Enjoy!

note: I added a couple tablespoons of chia seeds in mine for added nutrients!

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