Cherry Almond Smoothie (Printer-friendly)

A luscious six-ingredient blend featuring tart cherries, creamy almond butter, and banana for a perfectly balanced, naturally sweet beverage ready in minutes.

# What You'll 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 - Add frozen tart cherries, banana, Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt alternative, unsweetened almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup to a high-powered blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for approximately 1 minute until the mixture achieves a completely smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness level by adding additional maple syrup as needed to your preference.
04 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced almonds or additional fresh cherries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in five minutes, which means you can actually enjoy something nourishing even on rushed mornings.
  • The tart cherry and almond butter combination tastes indulgent but feels light, so you won't feel weighed down before noon.
02 -
  • Frozen fruit is your secret weapon—it creates that thick, slurpable texture naturally without watering things down with ice.
  • Greek yogurt's tang is either your friend or your enemy depending on the brand; taste your yogurt first, because a sour one will shift the whole flavor balance.
03 -
  • Prep frozen banana slices in a zip-top bag so you always have them ready—it's the single best move for easy smoothie mornings.
  • Taste your maple syrup and your yogurt separately before you blend; knowing their individual strengths helps you balance the final flavor without guessing.
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