Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

Tart cherries blended with creamy almond butter, banana, and yogurt create this thick, protein-rich beverage perfect for breakfast or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Dairy/Alternatives

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for dairy-free)

→ Liquid

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts & Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

# Method:

01 - Add cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Taste and add more maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, garnished with sliced almonds or extra cherries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tart cherry and almond butter pairing tastes like a sophisticated milkshake without the sugar crash
  • It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Frozen banana makes all the difference in texture, turning watery smoothies into something almost soft serve like
  • Tart cherries pack more flavor than sweet ones, so do not substitute with regular frozen cherries
03 -
  • Measure your almond butter directly into the blender while the machine is running to avoid it sticking to the spoon
  • Letting the smoothie sit for even a few minutes will cause it to separate, so serve immediately
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