Early Summer Smoothie May 13, 2025 Enjoy this smoothie when cherries are in season, or year-round with cherries from your freezer! Cherries, avocado, almond butter and chia seeds all provide anti-inflammatory benefits, while spinach is rich in antioxidants. Add to that the probiotics in kefir and you’ll have yourself a smoothie that is both delicious and nutritious! Ingredients 1 cup plain low-fat kefir. 1 cup frozen cherries. ½ cup spinach leaves. ¼ cup ripe avocado. 1 tablespoon almond butter. 1 half-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled. 1 teaspoon chia seeds. Directions Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle on more chia seeds, if desired. Adapted from eatingwell.com.