Easy Cherry Smoothie (Print version)

A creamy 5-minute cherry smoothie made with frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, and milk.

# Ingredients:

For the smoothie

01 - 2 cups (280 g) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
02 - 1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen
03 - 3/4 cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk, dairy or unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Optional toppings

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
10 - A few extra frozen cherries

# Instructions:

01 - Add the milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and honey if using to the blender first.
02 - Add the banana and frozen cherries. Break apart any large frozen cherry clumps before blending.
03 - Blend on low for a few seconds, then increase to high and blend for 30-60 seconds until thick and creamy.
04 - Add a splash more milk if the smoothie is too thick, or a few more frozen cherries if it is too thin. Pour into glasses and serve cold.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately after blending.
02 - Use frozen cherries for the thickest texture.
03 - Recipe makes 2 medium smoothies.

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