Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

A creamy six-ingredient blend featuring tart cherries, almond butter, and Greek yogurt for a quick, nutritious drink.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's done in five minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning instead of just thinking about it.
  • The tartness of the cherries keeps it from feeling heavy, so you won't feel sluggish after drinking it.
  • Almond butter adds this unexpected richness that makes it taste more decadent than it actually is.
02 -
  • If your smoothie comes out too thin, it's usually because your banana wasn't frozen enough or you used too much liquid—next time, slice and freeze your banana the night before, and you'll get that perfect thick texture.
  • The frozen cherries are non-negotiable because fresh ones will make the smoothie watery and warm, but frozen ones stay cold and solid, keeping everything perfectly chilled and creamy.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the cherries sit at room temperature for two minutes before blending—they'll soften just enough to blend easily without getting warm.
  • Almond butter can clump up if it's cold, so stir it well before measuring, or microwave the jar for ten seconds to loosen it up so it blends in smoothly.
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