This Cherry Peach Almond Smoothie is all about sweet summer fruit with a lightly nutty, creamy finish. Juicy cherries bring bold berry-like flavor, ripe peach adds sunny sweetness, banana makes it smooth, and almond butter rounds everything out so it tastes satisfying enough for breakfast but still fresh enough for an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- 1 ripe peach, sliced, or 1 cup frozen peach slices
- 1 small ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
For the creamiest blend, use at least one frozen fruit. Frozen cherries are especially handy because they chill the smoothie, deepen the color, and help create a thick spoonable texture. If your peach is very ripe, you may not need any added sweetener.
How To Make It
1. Add the almond milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first. This helps the blades move easily and keeps the almond butter from sticking under the fruit. 2. Add the cherries, peach, banana, almond butter, and vanilla if using. 3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. 4. Check the texture. Add a splash more almond milk for a thinner smoothie, or add ice and blend again if you want it extra thick. 5. Taste and adjust. If your fruit is tart, blend in honey or maple syrup. Pour into a chilled glass and serve right away.
Tips
- Use frozen cherries and a fresh peach for a nice balance of thick, cold, and juicy.
- For a stronger almond flavor, add an extra teaspoon of almond butter or a tiny splash of almond extract.
- To make it more sippable, increase the almond milk to 1 cup.
- To make it bowl-style, reduce the almond milk to 1/2 cup and top with sliced peaches, cherries, granola, or chopped almonds.
- If using fresh cherries, pit them first and add a handful of ice so the smoothie stays cold.
- Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor tangy and creamy, but vanilla Greek yogurt works well if you want a sweeter dessert-like smoothie.
Blend it up and enjoy a cheerful cherry-peach sip!