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Home » Treats and Desserts » Cherry Banana Smoothie with Goji Berry Powder

Cherry Banana Smoothie with Goji Berry Powder

Published May 27, 2019 · Last updated Sep 19, 2019 · By Anna · 2 Comments

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This cherry and banana smoothie with goji berry powder is a nutrition powerhouse. Try pouring it into popsicle molds for an antioxidant boost your kids will love!

cherry banana smoothie with goji berry powder

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I'm always looking for fun ways to get some extra antioxidants into our diet, and Goji berries are an amazing source of vitamins and antioxidants!

Goji Berries are a nutritional powerhouse

Also known as Wolfberries, Goji berries have a rich history - they've been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. Here are some reasons they deserve a place in our modern diets as well:

  • Goji berries are high in antioxidants
  • Rich in vitamins, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C
  • They contain important minerals, including copper, iron, selenium, and zinc
  • They support eye health
  • They've been shown to boost mood, and help relieve anxiety
  • They've been linked to anti-cancer activity, inhibiting the growth of cancerous tumors in rat studies

For more information on the benefits of Goji berries, with many links to excellent studies, this post is an excellent read.

While Goji berries aren't something that we generally see in the produce section of the local grocery, it's easy to get high-quality, organic dried Goji berry powder (this is the kind I order). And there are SO many ways of using it to boost the nutrient value of many treats that we already enjoy.

Goji berry powder is a great addition to smoothies!

One of our favorite ways that we've found to enjoy Goji berry powder is in smoothies. With the warmer weather finally here, we've been making smoothies every day, and really enjoying that Goji berry boost.

Some of our favorite smoothies using goji berry powder have been:

  • Frozen blackberries, frozen raspberries, unsweetened yogurt, and goji berry powderFrozen cherries,
  • Frozen blueberries, water kefir, and goji berry powder
  • Frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries, banana, and goji berry powder

And, the one we're sharing with you today: Cherry Banana with yogurt and goji berry powder

One thing that actually surprised me about Goji berry powder is that it's quite sweet! This smoothie is one of the sweetest that we make. If you enjoy your smoothies slightly on the tart side, you may want to consider substituting frozen tart red cherries, or using half sweet cherries and half blackberries.

Cherry Banana Smoothie with Goji Berry Powder

This healthy smoothie with frozen cherries and goji berry powder packs a nutritional punch!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoothies
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 organic banana
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plain yogurt with live cultures
  • 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
  • 2 tbsp organic goji berry powder

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high powered blender, and process until smooth.
  • We like to serve with a fresh strawberry "to make it fancy" as my little ones say.
  • Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Banana Smoothie with Goji Berry Powder
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 58mg2%
Potassium 919mg26%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 285IU6%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 166mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg

I hope you enjoy this antioxidant-rich smoothie as much as we do! This smoothie also freezes up beautifully into popsicles if you pour it into a popsicle mold like this one.

Bon Appétit!

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Studies referenced for this article:

  • Potterat, Olivier. (2009). Goji (Lycium barbarum and L-chinense): Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Safety in the Perspective of Traditional Uses and Recent Popularity. Planta medica. 76. 7-19. 10.1055/s-0029-1186218.
  • Cheng, J. (2015). An evidence-based update on the pharmacological activities and possible molecular targets of lycium barbarum polysaccharides. Drug. Des. Dev. Ther.. 9. 33-78.
  • Stoner, G.D., Wang, L., Seguin, C.M., Rocha, C.F., Stoner, K., Chiu, S., & Kinghorn, A.D. (2010). Multiple Berry Types Prevent N-nitrosomethylbenzylamine-Induced Esophageal Cancer in Rats. Pharmaceutical Research, 27, 1138-1145.
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  1. lee says

    August 02, 2019 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    I love smoothies and I'd been blending almost the same combination. I love banana strawberry, avocado banana, apple kiwi,and soooo much more!

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