Cherry Almond Smoothie (Print)

A creamy blend of tart cherries, almond butter, and banana ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.

# Components:

→ 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

→ Liquid Base

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts & Flavorings

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

# Directions:

01 - Place frozen cherries, banana slices, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup into blender canister.
02 - Process mixture on high speed for approximately 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary.
03 - Taste blended mixture and incorporate additional maple syrup if preferred sweetness level not achieved.
04 - Divide smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced almonds or extra cherries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tart cherries give it this gorgeous ruby color that makes even regular mornings feel special
  • Its thick enough to eat with a spoon but smooth enough to sip slowly while you answer emails
  • Six ingredients and zero cooking means you can have breakfast in your hand before your coffee even finishes brewing
02 -
  • If your blender is struggling, add a splash more almond milk rather than forcing it and risking overheating
  • Frozen banana is the difference between a drinkable smoothie and something you need a spoon for, so choose accordingly
  • Leftovers can be frozen into popsicle molds for an entirely different treat the next day
03 -
  • Let frozen ingredients sit on the counter for 5 minutes before blending to save your blender motor
  • Room temperature almond butter blends more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
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