Cherry Almond Smoothie

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Really, the title of this post should be “Cherry Almond Pie in a Glass” because it’s that yummy!

This smoothie was created because I had an abundance of frozen cherries in my way-too-small-freezer. My first idea was to throw some almond butter into the mix because cherries and almonds are meant to be. Then I thought, “why not bump up the almond flavor by throwing  in a tiny bit of almond extract?” Almond extract; talk about a ton of flavor! The result was -“why do I have to share this with my husband?”- kind of good!

The good news is that this smoothie is pretty healthy. Unsweetened almond milk, almond butter, sweet frozen cherries, 1 or 2 dates for a touch of sweetness, a pinch of cinnamon, a splash of almond extract + vanilla extract and BOOM you’ve got yourself one healthy and tasty dessert smoothie.

Of course, because it’s a smoothie you can add in any other healthy, feel-good ingredients you desire, such as a spoonful of coconut oil, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, or a handful of spinach. All of these ingredients would be a great way to boost the health benefits and staying power of this smoothie without affecting the delicious flavor too much. My recipe for Cherry Almond Smoothie is simply a starting point.

Normally I love to add a handful or two of spinach to all my smoothies. It’s a super easy way to get a serving of greens without actually having to eat them. However, when I added spinach to this particular smoothie it turned a muddy gray-brown color that’s not very appetizing. Fine by me, I would still drink it. BUT I knew I wouldn’t be able to convince you guys that this smoothie is amazing if it was a gross color. Now, this beautiful purple cherry hue on the other hand…

Cheers!

Cherry Almond Smoothie

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• Author: Emily Koch
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 1 to 2 1x
• Category: Drink
• Cuisine: Smoothie, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Healthy

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Description

Cherry Almond Smoothie is a quick and healthy way to enjoy your fruit. Plus it tastes like dessert!

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Ingredients

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• 2 to 3 dates, pitted
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (can make your own or use store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter (can make your own or use store-bought)
• 3/4 cup frozen sweet cherries
• 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract (optional, but recommended to achieve yummy almond flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• EXTRAS FOR NUTRITION BOOST (OPTIONAL):
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• Ice cubes for thickness
• Spinach (this does tend to turn the smoothie an unappealing color)

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl soak your dates in very hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften them up. Drain them from the water before using.
2. To a blender add all of the ingredients. Blend on high until everything is well incorporated. Scrape down sides as needed. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking: add more cinnamon, another date, or a few more cherries.
3. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

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Nutrition info is for 2 servings and without any extra ingredients.