Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable)

Tart cherries and creamy almond butter blended with yogurt for a rich, satisfying drink in 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 tart cherries, sliced banana, Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for approximately 1 minute until mixture reaches completely smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness level as needed by adding additional maple syrup if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, garnishing with sliced almonds or additional fresh cherries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Prepared in only 5 minutes with just six simple ingredients.
  • A balanced combination of tart fruit and creamy almond butter.
  • Easily customizable for dairy-free and vegan preferences.
02 -
  • Use frozen fruit to ensure the smoothie is thick and cold without being watered down by extra ice.
  • Adjust the sweetness at the end to account for the natural ripeness of your banana.
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