Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable Version)

A luscious blend of tart cherries, almond butter, and banana creates this creamy, protein-rich beverage perfect for any time.

# What You 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

→ Liquid

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts and Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Add frozen cherries, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until mixture reaches completely smooth and creamy consistency, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness level by adding additional maple syrup as needed.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, garnished with sliced almonds or additional cherries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast, but the protein and healthy fats actually keep you satisfied for hours.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to check your phone, yet it feels like you're doing something good for yourself.
  • The tart cherry flavor is unusual enough to feel special, but the almond butter grounds it in a familiar, comforting way.
02 -
  • If your blender starts struggling or making that whining sound, stop and give it a second—your ingredients might be too frozen or thick, and forcing it helps no one.
  • The difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl is just the amount of liquid; if you want it thicker, hold back on the almond milk or add ice instead.
03 -
  • Blend on the lowest speed that still gets everything smooth—higher speeds create heat, which melts your frozen fruit faster and can slightly warm the drink.
  • If your almond butter is thick or cold, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes first, or even blend it with the liquid first to loosen it up before adding the rest.
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