Cool off with a smoothie!

Last week I held the Ultimate Daniel Fast "Name That Smoothie" Contest. Entries were emailed to me from around the world, with the first submission coming all the way from Ecuador! It was fun seeing everyone's ideas. The winning entry was from Polly of Kansas City, Missouri. Her smoothie name, "Chanana Chiller" received the most votes, and she will receive a copy of my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast. Congratulations, Polly!

One taste of this refreshing smoothie, and you'll see why the name is so perfect. Enjoy!

Chanana Chiller

1 cup cold water

1 banana, peeled, frozen

1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted

1 tablespoon almond meal

Place ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 8 ounces or 1 cup)

Recipe Notes

• To freeze bananas, remove peels before placing in freezer. Put in a plastic zip-top bag until completely frozen.
• Substitute 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds for the almond meal.
• To make this a "green" smoothie, add 1 cup of fresh spinach or kale leaves (stems removed from the kale).
• Add 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal for a fiber boost.