Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

Tart cherries meet creamy almond butter in this quick, six-ingredient blend. Ready in 5 minutes for a refreshing start to your day.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 option)

→ Liquid Base

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts & Flavor Enhancers

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

# Cooking steps:

01 - Place frozen cherries, banana slices, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup into blender pitcher.
02 - Process mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute. Pause to scrape down sides if necessary.
03 - Taste the blended mixture and add additional maple syrup if desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Divide smoothie evenly between two glasses. Garnish with sliced almonds or extra cherries if preferred. Enjoy right away for best texture.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Tart cherries pack an incredible punch of flavor that balances perfectly with creamy almond butter and sweet banana
  • Six ingredients and five minutes stand between you and the most gorgeous pink drink youve ever made
02 -
  • Starting on low speed prevents the cherry explosion that I somehow manage to create every single time
  • Frozen banana makes a huge difference in texture, turning this from a thin drink into something almost like soft serve
03 -
  • Let frozen fruit thaw for about 5 minutes if your blender struggles with hard chunks
  • A teaspoon of vanilla extract adds a lovely background flavor that makes everything taste more expensive
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