Raspberry Lavender Almond Smoothie

40 Days-40 Days of Lenten Recipes 

Have a few raspberries, we bought some recently and they are so sweet!

If you haven't figured out from past posts some of my favorite flavors include lavender and almond.

I've been trying to eat and make recipes for my family that are cleaner, 

less processed and just plain healthier. 

This includes using almond and coconut milk more. 

Lent is a super time to operationalize some of the those thoughts and plans I've had.

I cannot tell you how good this tasted!

Ingredients

Mix in a blender

6-8 fresh raspberries

1 cup earl grey lavender tea

1/2 cup almond milk

1 tsp agave nectar

Blend and pour over ice.

Here's a link to all of last year's 40 Days Recipes

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