Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

Tart cherries meet creamy almond goodness in this quick, nutritious blended drink bursting with natural fruit flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup frozen tart cherries, pitted
02 - 1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen, sliced

→ Dairy Alternatives

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt

→ Liquid

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts and Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Add frozen cherries, sliced banana, Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for approximately 1 minute until mixture reaches completely smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness level as needed by adding additional maple syrup if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced almonds or additional cherries if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're treating yourself, but it takes less time than making toast.
  • The tartness of the cherries keeps it from feeling too sweet or heavy, making you feel genuinely nourished rather than guilty.
02 -
  • Blend longer than you think necessary; cherry skins can surprise you with unexpected texture if you rush this step.
  • Frozen bananas make this thicker and creamier, but they take an extra 10 seconds to blend—it's worth the wait.
03 -
  • Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder if you want to make this more of a meal and less of a beverage—it won't change the flavor but will keep you fuller longer.
  • Blend with a handful of ice if your frozen fruit isn't quite frozen enough; it becomes almost ice cream-like, which is occasionally exactly what you need.
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