Cherry Almond Smoothie with a Secret Ingredient: A Delectable Surprise

Cherry Almond Smoothie

I have a surprise for you: I’ve been adding riced cauliflower to my fruit smoothies, and it’s awesome! You won’t believe how creamy and filling it makes them. And you can’t even taste it. Don’t believe me? Try this Cherry Almond Smoothie. It’s a delicious and nutritious drink that will keep you satisfied for hours. Read on to find out how to make it!

Why Add Cauliflower to a Smoothie?

Cauliflower is a magic ingredient that can transform your smoothie into a lighter and creamier drink. It also adds fiber and veggies to your diet, which is always a good thing. You can use frozen riced cauliflower or frozen cauliflower florets, as long as you have a good blender.

How Does It Taste?

This smoothie tastes amazing. You won’t even notice the cauliflower in there. The almond butter helps cover up the veggie taste and adds some healthy fats and protein. The banana and cherries give it a natural and subtle sweetness that is just right. If you want it sweeter, you can add some honey, brown sugar, blueberries, or sweetened almond milk.

Can I Substitute Almond Butter or Almond Milk?

If you’re allergic to almonds, don’t worry. You can still enjoy this smoothie with a coconut twist. Just use some full-fat coconut milk instead of almond butter and almond milk. It will be just as creamy and delicious, and the coconut flavor will go well with the cherry.

Cherry Almond Smoothie

This smoothie is rich, creamy, sweet, and satisfying. It has tons of protein and fiber to keep you full for hours. It’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup frozen riced cauliflower ($0.21)
• 1/2 frozen banana ($0.10)
• 1/2 cup frozen sweet cherries ($0.88)
• 1 Tbsp almond butter ($0.23)
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon ($0.02)
• 1 cup almond milk ($0.25)

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust the liquid as needed to make it blend smoothly. Serve immediately.
2. Enjoy your amazing smoothie!

Equipment: Blender

Notes: *I used plain, unsweetened almond milk, but you can use sweetened if you prefer a sweeter smoothie. Vanilla-flavored almond milk will also work well.

Nutrition: Per 1 smoothie serving:

• Calories: 254.7 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35.8 g
• Protein: 6.7 g
• Fat: 11.6 g
• Sodium: 229.5 mg
• Fiber: 6.8 g

How to Make a Cherry Almond Smoothie – Step by Step Photos

Making this smoothie is super easy. Just follow these steps:

Add ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower, ½ of a frozen banana, ½ cup frozen sweet cherries, 1 Tbsp almond butter, ⅛ tsp cinnamon, and 1 cup almond milk to a blender. 

Blend the ingredients until smooth. Sometimes with smoothies you may need to adjust the liquid up or down to make it blend smoothly. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness (honey, sugar, more fruit) to your liking.

Enjoy your awesome smoothie! 

Try These Other Smoothie Recipes:

• Mango-Ginger Smoothie