Description
A creamy and refreshing smoothie made with frozen cherries and almond milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- 1 banana, ripe
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Assemble all the ingredients in one area for easy access.
- In a blender, add the frozen cherries, banana, almond butter, and Greek yogurt (if using).
- Add the almond milk to the blender, ensuring the liquids are placed before the solids for easier blending.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add honey or maple syrup.
- Dust a small pinch of cinnamon over the mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
- Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- If desired, add ice cubes and blend again for a thicker texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk and blend to your liking.
- Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Once blended to perfection, pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Top with a few whole cherries or a sprinkle of sliced almonds for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- This smoothie is refreshing and can be enjoyed as a breakfast or snack.
- Add additional fruits or protein powders as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg