Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

A creamy six-ingredient blend of tart cherries, banana, almond butter, and yogurt ready in minutes.

# 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

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts & Flavorings

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup into blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional maple syrup if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses. Garnish with sliced almonds or extra cherries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The tart cherries give this smoothie a sophisticated flavor that goes way beyond your typical breakfast drink
  • It comes together in literally five minutes but feels like something you'd order at a fancy juice bar
02 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the cherries thaw for about five minutes first or add a splash more milk
  • This smoothie thickens up quickly if it sits, so it's best enjoyed right away rather than meal prepping
03 -
  • If using fresh cherries in season, add a few ice cubes to compensate for the lack of frozen fruit
  • The almond butter can settle at the bottom if the smoothie sits, so give it a quick stir if you're taking it to go
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