Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

A creamy six-ingredient blend of tart cherries, almond butter, and banana for a quick, nutritious beverage any time of day.

# What you'll 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than your coffee brews, making mornings feel less rushed and more intentional.
  • The tart cherry and almond combination hits that perfect sweet spot where it tastes indulgent but actually keeps you satisfied for hours.
02 -
  • Frozen fruit matters more than you'd think—it creates that ice cream texture without watering things down with melting ice.
  • Don't skip the almond butter; it's not just flavor, it's what makes this actually fill you up and not leave you hungry thirty minutes later.
03 -
  • Use a high-powered blender if you have one; cheaper blenders sometimes leave gritty almond bits that throw off the texture.
  • If you want it thicker and more like a smoothie bowl, reduce the almond milk by half and add a handful of ice cubes instead.
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