Cherry Almond Coconut Smoothie (Printable Version)
A vibrant blend of sweet cherries, almond butter, and creamy coconut milk.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 1½ cups frozen pitted cherries
02 - 1 medium banana, fresh or frozen
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, shaken well
04 - ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Flavorings & Add-ins
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
07 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional to taste
08 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Place cherries, banana, coconut milk, almond milk, shredded coconut, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt into blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more maple syrup for sweetness or additional milk for thinner consistency as desired.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, sliced almonds, and fresh cherries if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The frozen cherries create this incredible milkshake texture without any dairy
- It hits all those flavor notes youre craving sweet nutty tropical but still feels light and energizing
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- Frozen fruit is your friend here it makes the smoothie thick and frosty without watering it down with ice cubes
- Let your blender run longer than you think necessary those shredded coconut pieces need time to break down completely
03 -
- Freeze your own cherries at the height of summer season and you'll have better smoothies all year long
- The pinch of salt might seem strange but trust me it makes all the flavors pop like nothing else