Cherry Smoothie
Looking for a healthy, delicious cherry smoothie recipe? This cherry almond smoothie is made with just six simple ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to make.
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
Ice is optional, but recommended if you prefer a thick smoothie.
For extra protein, I highly recommend adding a serving scoop of vanilla protein powder. I use and love Orgain Vanilla Protein Powder for smoothies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 21gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 78mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22g
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