Description
Indulge in a creamy and refreshing Cherry Almond Smoothie, bursting with natural flavors. This quick and nutritious drink is perfect for breakfast or as an energizing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Place the fresh cherries in the blender, followed by Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk.
- Add honey or maple syrup based on your desired sweetness level.
- Toss in the ice cubes for a refreshing slush.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen cherries instead of fresh ones.
- Customize your smoothie by adding spinach for extra nutrients or swapping Greek yogurt for a plant-based alternative.
- Top with whole cherries or a sprinkle of sliced almonds for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg