Get your day off to a great start with this delicious Cherry Almond Smoothie! Made with fresh, or frozen cherries, almonds and yogurt, this cherry smoothie recipe is nutritious and loaded with protein. Great as a quick breakfast, mid-day healthy snack or a post-workout recovery shake.
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Need a simple, delicious cherry smoothie recipe that is actually satisfying and keeps you full? Look no further, this almond and cherry smoothie checks all those boxes.
Made with either fresh or frozen cherries, this protein-rich smoothie needs just six simple ingredients and only five minutes to make.
What do I need to make a cherry smoothie?
- Cherries, fresh or frozen
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or your choice of dairy or plant-based milk
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Almonds, unsalted and raw is ideal
- Granular sweetener, like Whole Earth Granular monk fruit sweetener
- Almond extract
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!
How do I make a cherry smoothie?
- Smoothies are quick and simple to make with the use of a blender. First, start by adding all of the ingredients to the blender jar; almond milk, yogurt, cherries, almonds, sweetener and almond extract. For a thicker smoothie add about 1 1/2 cups of ice.
- Next, blend on medium-high speed for 30-45 seconds or until all of the ingredients and ice are completely smooth and pureed.
- Pour into a glass and top with additional sliced almonds and or a cherry, if desired. Enjoy right away while cold.
Helpful Tool: I highly recommend the Blendtec Designer Series Blender for making smoothies. Blendtec has a very powerful motor and cuts through frozen ingredients with ease.
Blendtec 650 Designer Series Blender with Wildside Jar
This is the Blender I use almost DAILY! Everything from smoothies, to cocktails, to waffle and muffin batter and even nut butter, this ultrapowerful blender creates an amazing puree every time. It’s very durable and made to last!
I wrote the book on smoothies…literally!
Yes, that’s right! I’m the author, photographer and creator of The Protein Smoothie Bible cookbook.
It offers simple, 5-minute smoothie recipes that are perfect for quick, healthy breakfasts, snacks, or post-workout recovery.
I’ve even got a chapter all for kids! That’s right! Simple, easy, kid-friendly smoothie recipes that will get your kids and grandkids excited about making healthy food.
How can I add more protein to my smoothie?
The easiest way to add more protein to a smoothie is to include a good quality protein powder or collagen powder. I like Orgain Organic Vanilla Protein Powder as well as Zhou Nutrition Collagen Peptides. Both of these would be a great addition to add extra protein to this or any other smoothie.
Other ingredients to add to a smoothie for extra protein are additional Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, which are both high in protein.
FAQ about making smoothies at home:
Peaches, plums, apricots, apples and pears as well as citrus fruits like oranges and lemons all go well with cherries.
Yes. Cherries can definitely be blended. For fresh cherries, be sure to remove the internal pit as well as the stem before blending.
Cherries are great paired with almonds, pistachios and walnuts, as well as most chocolates. In addition to numerous dessert, cherries can also be added to green salads and paired with cheeses as appetizers.
Yes, when cherries are frozen they retain all of their nutritional value. Cherries are a good source of potassium, and have anti-inflammatory and valuable antioxidants, which can be helpful in workout recovery.
Cherries can be helpful with digestion and helping you poop. A good source of fiber, snacking on fresh cherries can be a good way to u0022get regular.u0022
Love fresh cherries? Check out these other recipes that use fresh cherries:
- Cherry Jello Pretzel Salad
- Cherry Crisp with Almond Crumble
- Cream Cheese Cherry Scones
- Cherry Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
- Cherry Tart Recipe
- Healthy Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cherries
- Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix
- Cherry Milkshake
- Cherry Bread Recipe
Love smoothies for breakfast? Here are some other ideas:
- Coconut Smoothie
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie
- Berry Pomegranate Smoothie
- Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
- Mango Peach Smoothie
- Raspberry Almond Smoothie Bowl at Real Housemoms
- How to Make Smoothies – a tutorial at Food.com
- Breakfast Meal Prep
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Cherry Smoothie
Equipment
- blender I use and love my Blendtec Designer Series Blender
Ingredients
- 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3/4 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 c. cherries fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp. almonds unsalted
- 2 tsp. granular monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- 1 1/2 c. ice optional
Instructions
- To a blender, add the milk, yogurt, cherries, almonds, sweetener and almond extract. For a thicker smoothie, add the ice. This is helpful if you are using fresh, unfrozen cherries.
- Blend all ingredients for 30-45 seconds on medium-high speed until all ingredients are completely pureed and smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away while cold.
Notes
Nutrition
This sounds like such a wonderful combination of flavors. I just love cherries and have actually never thought to put them in my smoothies. Thanks for sharing! #client
I always miss going back to school in the fall now that those days are behind me (though I always missed those lazy summer days once I was there 🙂 This smoothie sounds amazing!
Once you said to use “sweetener”, I immediately took this recipe off my consideration list. When I saw the use of yogurt, followed by the use of milk (I mean, pic one, lol)… I knew it was suspect, but the sweetener sealed the deal.
Juicers/Smoothie makers know: sugar is ‘in’ the fruit/vegetable. If you are adding sugar, you are making a shake, or some other type of punch. Not kosher at all. Adulterated “smoothies” need not apply, thanks anyway! 😉
The flavor combination sounds tasty. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned.
Breakfast!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Now that looks like an amazing breakfast! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the DI & DI Link Party.
I love making smoothies and this flavor combo sounds amazing! Greek yogurt is one of my favorite ways to get the probiotics I need every day, thanks for sharing!
Love the flavours! Thanks for sharing and for joining this week’s FF!
This looks so delicious! Perfect smoothie to start the new year with. You have been featured this week at Dishing It & Digging It. Thank you so much for sharing with us 🙂 Wishing you a wonderful 2017!
These smoothies look just too delicious! Thank you for bringing it along to Fiesta Friday!
Happy New Year!
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing with us and hope you enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen