Treat yourself to this healthy, delicious, and satisfying Cherry Almond Smoothie for breakfast! It tastes like cherry pie and revs your metabolism for the day!
Things can be hectic in the morning, so whether you’re a busy mom or just want to eat healthy and clean, starting your day with a breakfast smoothie is the optimal way to keep your metabolism running smoothly.
Breakfast smoothies are so satisfying and filling, plus you can take them on the go! We consider a smoothie an essential part of our morning because:
- It’s easy to make.
- It primes your metabolism.
- It sets you up for a clear, clean pattern of eating for the day!
The almonds and cherries in this recipe taste like cherry pie. The spinach in this smoothie might seem like a strange addition, but you won’t even taste it, and you’ll reap the nutritional benefits of fiber, folate, vitamin C, and much more!
Bonus!
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How to Make - Step By Step Instructions
Use this three-step process to ensure you blend a tasty, metabolism-boosting breakfast every time!
Step 1: Begin with Core Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 – 2 Scoops High-Quality Protein Powder. Your powder should be between 15-25g of protein, less than 6g of carbohydrate, less than 2 grams of sugar, and preferably at least 2 grams of dietary fiber.
We like whey, pea protein, or collagen peptides the best. Our favorites are Whey Protein, plant-based Vega Protein & Greens
, and Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides protein powder.
- 1 Tablespoon Chia and/or Flax Seed. This adds some healthy omega-3s and fiber to your smoothie. {optional}
- 4–8+ Ounces Dairy-Free Liquid. You may use one liquid alone or a combination of two different liquids (i.e., half water and half unsweetened almond milk). You may use less liquid if you prefer a thicker consistency to your shake. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency shake.
Dairy-free liquid choices include:
- Water
- Coconut milk
- Unsweetened plain almond milk
- Unsweetened coconut milk
- Unsweetened Oat Milk
Step 2: Choose Some Add-Ins
The add-ins will provide you with some incredible nourishment for your day.
Adding powerful nutrients in the form of fiber and/or fat will help keep you satiated for several hours! Perfect! No snacking on empty calories! We recommend you choose at least 2 items from the list below:
- 1⁄2 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1⁄2–1 ounce nuts (i.e., almonds, cashews, walnuts) or 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter (i.e., almond or cashew butter)
- 1 scoop of Green SuperFood or Reds powder
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed Oil
- 1 tablespoon Hempseed
Step 3: Add Main Ingredients
Add in your ½ cup fresh or frozen cherries, spinach, stevia (if using), almond butter or almonds, and almond extract.
Step 4: Blend and Enjoy!
Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl
If you prefer your breakfast to come in a bowl, simply blend the ingredients, pour in a bowl, and top with your favorite ingredients like:
Almonds
Shredded Coconut
More Cherries
Chocolate Shavings or Chips
Notes
- We like plain, unsweetened almond milk, but you can use sweetened if you prefer a sweeter smoothie. Vanilla-flavored almond milk is also very good in this recipe.
Other Easy Breakfast Favorites:
1-minute Sausage and Cheese Omelet
Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Oatmeal
Easy Baked Oatmeal Cups
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Cherry Almond Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 scoops protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened plain almond milk ((or 1⁄2 cup canned full fat coconut milk)
- ½ cup ice cubes
- ½ cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup baby spinach leaves (optional)
- 2 teaspoons stevia (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons almonds or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender and add a tiny bit of water to create desired consistency.
- Process/blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published on Jan 15, 2016. We updated it with enhanced instructions and images on August 20, 2021.
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Callie says
This was DELICIOUS!!! I didn’t add the stevia because my protein powder adds enough sweetness, and I didn’t add the flax because when I checked mine was expired (eye roll) but everything else together tasted amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe, I’ll definitely be making this often!!!
Erin Henry says
I love your modifications, Callie. Glad you enjoyed it so much. It's so refreshing in the summertime.
Elizabeth says
This sounds great! I could not find the cherries in your ingredients. How many? Frozen or fresh?
Thank you so much!
Erin Henry says
Hi Elizabeth, we have 1/2 cup of frozen cherries listed and find it sweet enought, but feel free to add more if that's what you prefer.
Sherry says
I love smoothies and cherries! This looks so delicious! I've never tried Greens Superfood or Red's powder, but I'm sure the cherries and almond flavors rule! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday.
Erin says
Thanks, Gabriela. Cherries are great...a little sweet, but still healthy. Yum!
Susan says
Cherry pie taste in a smoothie? I'm ALL in! Thanks for making breakfast a little bit sweeter.
Erin says
Yep - it's sweet and delicious! Enjoy, Susan!
Christine says
I love anything with cherries and almonds together so this is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing on Meetup Monday!
Erin says
Me too! Cherries and almonds together are wonderful. Enjoy the recipe! Thanks for stopping by!
Charlotte says
This has so much good stuff packed in! love this and it's healthy! we could all do with a bit of a boost after the rubbish winter weather - I seem to be catching everything. Thanks so much for linking up to the first YUMTUM linky, I really appreciate it 🙂 pinned this too the board too 🙂
Erin says
It's packed with goodness and it tastes great too! Yeah! Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the link! Hope it's going well!