Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)

Name: Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen; 1 cup frozen cherries (or a cherry and berry mix is great!); 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

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
1 serving
Calories
326 kcal
Course
Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)

Stella Guerrero

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Delicious cherry smoothie recipe made with tart cherries, banana, creamy almond butter and a hint of almond extract. Add your favorite mix-ins, a boost of protein and a handful of spinach to this vegan cherry smoothie for a wonderful and refreshing breakfast or snack.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
1 cup frozen cherries (or a cherry and berry mix is great!)
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

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Instructions

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!

Notes

Have fun with some delicious add-ins to really make this cherry smoothie your own! Here are some suggestions:
Flaxseed meal: this is one of my favorite ingredients to add to shakes and smoothies for a little boost of fiber and minerals. It’s especially great for nursing mamas as flaxseed can help increase milk supply. Usually a tablespoon is plenty! Here’s a brand I love.
Chia or hemp seeds: add in a tablespoon of chia seeds or hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, fiber & omega-3s.
Greek yogurt: add a boost of protein with a scoop of Greek yogurt (or your favorite dairy free yogurt). You may have to reduce the almond milk to 1/4 cup in this recipe when adding yogurt.
Protein powder or collagen peptides: another great way to add some protein. A plain, vanilla or even chocolate flavored protein powder in this recipe. Here is a great plant-based option.
Cocoa or cacao powder: turn this into an amazing chocolate cherry smoothie while adding a great source of antioxidants. I recommend 1 tablespoon of cocoa or cacao powder.

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Serving 1smoothie Calories 326cal (16%) Carbohydrates 56.2g (19%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10.1g (16%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Fiber 11.9g (48%) Sugar 32.7g (65%)