Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable Version)

Tart cherries meet creamy almond butter in this five-minute blended creation packed with protein and natural sweetness.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Add frozen tart cherries, sliced banana, Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup to blender.
02 - Process on high speed for approximately 1 minute until mixture reaches completely smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste mixture and incorporate additional maple syrup if needed to achieve desired sweetness level.
04 - Immediately pour into two serving glasses and garnish with sliced almonds or additional fresh cherries if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but won't leave you feeling sluggish—the protein and healthy fats keep you satisfied for hours.
  • Five minutes from fridge to glass means you can actually make it on a weekday morning instead of just thinking about it.
  • The tart cherry and almond combination is naturally sophisticated, so you'll feel fancy drinking it solo or impressing guests.
02 -
  • Don't skip tasting before serving—frozen fruit varies in tartness, and what's perfect one time might need adjustment the next depending on the cherry batch.
  • If your smoothie turns out too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping it all in at once; if it's too thin, a handful of ice cubes works better than more frozen fruit, which can dilute the flavor.
03 -
  • Slice your fresh banana before adding it to the blender rather than trying to break apart a whole one mid-blend—it distributes more evenly and blends faster.
  • If your smoothie separates after sitting in the fridge, just give it a quick re-blend or stir vigorously; the almond butter tends to settle, but it comes right back together.
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