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Close-up of a frosty glass filled with a vibrant Cherry Almond Smoothie, topped with cherries and almonds.

Cherry Almond Smoothie

This recipe makes a refreshing cherry smoothie using tart cherries, banana, almond butter, and almond extract. It is a vegan option suitable for a quick breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 326
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
  • 1 cup frozen cherries (or a cherry and berry mix)
  • 2 cups organic spinach Note that this will change the color of the smoothie, but not the flavor
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or dairy free milk of choice)
Optional add-ins
  • 1 scoop your favorite protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder

Equipment

  • High-powered blender

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if necessary. Serves 1. Feel free to double the recipe to serve 2!

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 56.2gProtein: 7gFat: 10.1gSaturated Fat: 0.9gFiber: 11.9gSugar: 32.7g

Notes

Have fun with some delicious add-ins to really make this cherry smoothie your own! Check out the full post for tons of ideas.

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