Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

Tart cherries blended with creamy almond butter and ripe banana create this thick, protein-rich beverage in just five minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 or plant-based 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 Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy but comes together faster than you can tie your shoes.
  • The tartness of cherries keeps things interesting—no cloying sweetness drowning out the real fruit flavor.
02 -
  • Don't skip the almond butter—I made this once without it thinking it was optional, and the smoothie tasted flat and one-dimensional in a way I couldn't quite fix.
  • If your blender struggles, try a bit less almond milk first; you can always add more liquid, but too much makes everything taste watered down and thin.
03 -
  • Prep your banana the night before by slicing and freezing it—pre-frozen banana blends smoother than fresh and makes the whole smoothie colder and creamier without diluting it with extra ice.
  • Keep frozen cherries on hand year-round; they're just as good as fresh ones in a blender and sometimes taste even more vibrant since they're frozen at peak ripeness.
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