Cherry Almond Smoothie (6 Ingredients!)
Sweet, creamy, and infused with a hint of almond, this cherry almond smoothie is made with just six wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings, quick snacks, or a healthy dessert, it’s nutritious, delicious, and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large or 2 small servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen, pitted dark sweet cherries
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1/3 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Add almond milk to the blender first to help ingredients blend smoothly.
- Add frozen cherries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and almond extract.
- Start blending on low speed, then gradually increase to high.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add protein powder or collagen for extra protein.
- Blend in chia seeds or flaxseeds for fiber and healthy fats.
- Add oats for a heartier smoothie.
- Use low-fat or plant-based yogurt for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
