Cherry Almond Smoothie (6 Ingredients!)

This Cherry Almond Smoothie is sweet and creamy with just the perfect hint of almond. Made with only 6 ingredients, it’s the perfect easy breakfast, snack, or even dessert! 

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Recipe Ingredients and Notes

See the recipe card below for the complete ingredients and instructions. 

• Dark Sweet Cherries: we’re using frozen dark sweet cherries so that you can make this smoothie year-round, whether cherries are in season or not. They have the best flavor that you will love!
• Frozen Banana: this adds sweetness and helps to give the smoothie the best smooth and creamy texture.
• Greek Yogurt: I prefer to use whole milk yogurt in this smoothie, but feel free to use 2% or non-fat if you like!
• Almond Butter: this adds healthy fats and fiber and a slightly nutty flavor while contributing to the creamy consistency. 
• Almond Milk: unsweetened almond milk is my go-to, but really any regular or plant-based milk will work here. 
• Almond Extract: this gives the smoothie just the right hint of almond flavor that pairs perfectly with the cherries!

Ways to Customize Your Almond Cherry Smoothie

As mentioned, this smoothie is extremely versatile. So, feel free to get creative and add extra boosts of nutrition and flavor to your smoothie. Below are a few great additions:

• Protein Powder – this unflavored whey protein powder is my favorite and something I use every day. 
• Collagen Powder – I love adding a scoop of collagen powder for an extra hit of protein to keep me feeling full.
• Ground Flax Seeds – these flaxseeds are full of health benefits, and you cannot even taste them!
• Chia Seeds – I recommend adding one teaspoon or so of chia seeds. As long as you use a fairly small amount, they don’t change the texture of the smoothie too much.
• Hemp Seeds – another seed that I love to add to my smoothies is hemp seeds, for all of the health benefits. I usually add 1/2 a tablespoon.
• Oatmeal – I love adding 1/4 cup of old-fashioned oats to my smoothies for even more fiber and whole grains. You can’t even taste them!

Tips for the Best Smoothie Recipe

1. Add the liquid first – add your liquid to the base of the blender first. This helps make it easier for the smoothie to blend.
2. Start slow – start the blender speed on low and then gradually turn it up before bringing it to full speed. 
3. Use frozen fruit – for this recipe, it’s important your banana is frozen to ensure you get that delicious creamy texture. 
4. Skip the ice – if you typically add ice to your smoothies, it may be tempting to add it to this one, but trust me, you do not need it. Just use a frozen banana instead to keep things cold! 

More Delicious Smoothie Recipes

• Banana Cherry Smoothie
• Blueberry Smoothie
• Banana Smoothie
• Strawberry Smoothie
• Creamy Mixed Berry Smoothie
• Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Smoothie

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I hope you give this Cherry Almond Smoothie a try! It’s sweet, satisfying, and so quick to make! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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