Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printable version)

A creamy, six-ingredient blend featuring tart cherries, banana, almond butter, and Greek yogurt for a quick, nutritious beverage any time of day.

# 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 & Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cherries, banana, yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup in blender container.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Test mixture and add additional maple syrup if more sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced almonds or extra cherries if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tart cherries pack an incredible antioxidant punch while tasting like dessert
  • The combination of creamy yogurt and nut butter keeps you satisfied for hours
02 -
  • Frozen cherries are superior to fresh here because they create that gorgeous, milkshake-like thickness
  • Letting this sit too long causes it to separate and lose that perfect frothy texture
03 -
  • Invest in a good blender, cheaper models will leave you with tiny cherry bits instead of silkiness
  • Always pour a splash of extra milk if your blender seems to be struggling
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