Description
A refreshing and creamy cherry smoothie made with fresh or frozen cherries, banana, soy milk, and a hint of vanilla and almond extract. Perfect for a quick, nutritious snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 frozen banana
Liquids
- ¾ cup soy milk (or any other milk of your choice)
Flavorings
- ½ tsp vanilla paste or extract
- 2-3 drops almond extract
Instructions
- Add fruits and flavorings: In a blender, combine the pitted cherries, frozen banana, vanilla extract, and almond extract to form the base of your smoothie.
- Add milk: Pour in the soy milk (or your choice of milk) to help blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients together until you achieve a consistent, smooth texture without chunks.
- Pour: Pour the finished smoothie evenly into two glasses.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious cherry smoothie.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit to create a thicker, colder smoothie without needing ice.
- Adjust the amount of milk to reach your preferred smoothie thickness.
- You can substitute soy milk with almond, oat, or dairy milk according to dietary preferences.
- For added protein, consider adding a scoop of protein powder or a spoonful of nut butter.
- This recipe serves two but can be easily scaled up or down.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
