Black Forest Smoothies

The sweetness of these comes from bananas & cherries, rather than sugar.  Budget- friendly tip:  Buy dark sweet cherries when they are on sale, remove the pits, and freeze in one cup portions.  Serves 2, generously

1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries

1 1/2 frozen bananas

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1/2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.)

skim, almond, or soy milk

Place first five ingredients in blender container.  Add milk to 3 cup line.  Blend until smooth.