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Cherry Almond Smoothie

Gluten Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegetarian
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By: Denise Bustard7 Comments
Posted: 7/12/13 Updated: 8/29/20

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This cherry almond smoothie is made with four simple ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes. A great snack or start to your day!

Cherry Almond Smoothie in a glass with fresh cherries and almonds next to it

Guess what? More fruit.

I know. I have an addiction.

My smoothie addiction goes way back. In my first trimester, I was so worried that I wasn't eating well enough, what with all the dried toast and crackers and mashed potatoes. I was actually feeling my best first thing in the morning (and they call it morning sickness?). So my strategy was to force some fruit down in the morning before I felt sick.

Since then, my immersion blender has never been so busy!

Reasons you'll ♡ this cherry almond smoothie

  • it's ready in 5 minutes or less
  • it's a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth
  • it has no added sugar and is naturally sweetened by the cherries

Overhead view of Cherry Almond Smoothie in a glass with a cup of cherries and almonds next to it

I have been experimenting over the past few months with some interesting smoothie recipes, and so far, this is one of my favorites!

I was super excited to find frozen cherries in the frozen food aisle of the Superstore, since previously I'd been unable to find them. If you can't find them, you can pit your own cherries (groan) and freeze them (double groan). I did this last summer for Cherry Mojitos, and you know what? It was actually worth the trouble!

Cherries are definitely sweeter than strawberries or other berries that are typically in smoothies, and I swapped my normal cran-raspberry juice for some almond milk. Adding just a touch of almond extract brings out the almond flavors that compliment cherries so well.

Total prep time: 2 minutes. Flavor profile: kind of like an almondy-cherry milkshake. So..this recipe's a keeper.

Tips and equipment for this cherry almond smoothie

  • I found my cherries in the frozen foods aisle; if you can't find them pre-frozen you can remove the pits and freeze yourself
  • I love this Vitamix for smoothies
  • Looking for more smoothie recipes? Check out these 7 Breakfast Smoothies, this Strawberry Smoothie and this Mango Smoothie. All made without bananas!

Did you make this? Tag me on social @sweetpeasandsaffron and be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe!

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Cherry-Almond Smoothies

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 2 mins
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This cherry almond smoothie is made with four simple ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes. A great snack or start to your day!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherries frozen, pits removed
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ½ cup greek yogurt plain
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions 

  • Combine everything in a blender and blend away!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1smoothie, Calories: 196kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 198mg, Potassium: 447mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 9.7mg, Calcium: 278mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

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Meet Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. June says

    Posted on 8/14/17 at Posted on 8/14/17

    I tried it and it's the best just simply easy and delicious thank you for these delicious recipe ?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/16/17 at Posted on 8/16/17

      So glad you enjoyed it, June! Thanks for reporting back 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anne says

    Posted on 8/2/17 at Posted on 8/2/17

    This looks great, but it says "dairy free", and contains greek yogurt.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/2/17 at Posted on 8/2/17

      Oh that's so weird, I don't know why it says dairy free..thanks Anne, modifying now 🙂

      Reply
  3. Maria Fernandez says

    Posted on 1/19/17 at Posted on 1/19/17

    is delicious I'm meke everyday for my family thanks God bless you

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    • Denise says

      Posted on 1/19/17 at Posted on 1/19/17

      I'm so happy you like it Maria!

      Reply
  4. Denise says

    Posted on 7/12/13 at Posted on 7/12/13

    Vanilla would probably be great as well!

    Reply

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