Aronia Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen aronia berries

• 1 banana (fresh or frozen)

• 1/2 cup yogurt

• 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)

• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)

• A handful of spinach (optional, for added greens)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • If using a fresh banana, peel and slice it. If using a frozen banana, it can go straight into the blender.

   • Measure out 1 cup of frozen aronia berries.

2. Blend the Ingredients:

   • In a blender, add the frozen aronia berries, banana, yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.

   • If you’re adding chia seeds and/or spinach, add them to the blender as well.

3. Blend Until Smooth:

   • Blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth, creamy consistency. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a couple of times to ensure everything is well mixed.

4. Taste and Adjust:

   • Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.

   • If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk and blend again.

5. Serve:

   • Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.