Almond Cherry Smoothie Recipe: A Refreshing Vegan Breakfast or Snack Recipe
A delicious and refreshing Almond Cherry Smoothie made with frozen cherries, ripe banana, creamy almond butter, almond milk, and a hint of almond and vanilla extract. This vegan smoothie is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack and can be customized with protein powder, spinach, or cacao powder for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
- 1 cup frozen cherries (or a cherry and berry mix)
- 2 cups organic spinach (optional, affects color but not flavor)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup almond milk (or dairy free milk of choice)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 scoop your favorite protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including frozen cherries, ripe banana, spinach if using, almond butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and almond milk.
- Add to Blender: Place all base ingredients and any optional add-ins like protein powder or cacao powder into a high powered blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. This recipe serves 1 but can be doubled to serve 2.
Notes
- Use frozen banana and cherries to achieve a chilled and creamy smoothie texture without adding ice.
- Add spinach to boost nutrients without affecting the cherry flavor.
- Customize your smoothie by adding protein powder or cacao powder for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of almond milk to control the thickness of your smoothie.
- This smoothie is vegan and dairy-free by default, making it suitable for those with lactose intolerance or following a plant-based diet.
