This Cherry Almond Butter Smoothie is an easy and delicious blood sugar balancing smoothie that is great for breakfast or lunch! It has 28 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber!

A cherry almond butter smoothie.

I love having a blood sugar balancing smoothie as a quick lunch! I’ve been loving this one lately because of the really yummy flavor, but also because it leaves me feeling full for a few hours after having it.

I love adding collagen (adds 10 extra grams of complete protein! Note that it is not vegetarian – I’ve been consuming this now that I eat meat and I’ve been really happy with the results!) and creatine to my smoothies!

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Cherry Almond Smoothie:

Cherry almond smoothie ingredients.

Ingredient Notes

  • Frozen Cauliflower Rice: I know this may not sound appealing if you’ve never tried added cauliflower rice to your smoothies, but trust me – you can’t taste it, it’s a great way to get cruciferous veggies in, and it adds a creaminess to your smoothie!
  • Vanilla Protein Powder: The protein powder that you choose to use really impacts the flavor profile of your smoothie. I like using Be Well by Kelly’s Grass-Fed Beef powder (since I’ve started to eat meat). Her plant-based one is great too, or for a sweeter and more vanilla-ey flavor, I love using Life Shake which is plant-based. You’ll get 15% off your order when added to your cart!
  • Almond Butter: Be sure your almond butter doesn’t have added sugar in it! It can be sneaky that way.

Additions

  • Maca Powder: I love adding maca powder to all of my smoothies for stress support and I love the slightly malty flavor it adds.
  • Collagen: I have this collagen every day (since I’ve started to consume meat products) and it has helped my hair growth tremendously (*please note that this is not a medical claim, this has just been my own personal experience)! I love adding it to my smoothies. The one I use is a complete protein and it adds 10 grams of protein to the smoothie! Grab 15% off when you add it to your cart.
  • Creatine: I love this creatine because it helps support steady energy for my workouts, focus, and my busy mom life with a simple mix of creatine, antioxidants, and magnesium.

Tools For This Recipe

  • High-speed blender

How to Make Cherry Almond Butter Smoothie: Step-by-Step

For the full recipe with the exact ingredients, scroll down to the printable recipe card below!

All ingredients in a blender.

Step 1: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.

Ingredients blended in a smoothie cup.

Step 2: Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie in a glass cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What protein powder should I use?

The protein powder that you choose to use really impacts the flavor profile of your smoothie. I like using Be Well by Kelly’s Grass-Fed Beef powder (since I’ve started to eat meat). If you want a plant-based, clean protein powder that has a sweeter and more vanilla-ey flavor, I love using Life Shake. It also has 25 essential vitamins and minerals and no added sugar. You’ll get 15% off your order when added to your cart!

Can I use fresh cherries?

You can, but it will be a lot more work and won’t be as creamy since they won’t be frozen. For ease, I’d recommend using frozen pitted cherries!

Can I use a different nut butter?

You can, but it will change the flavor significantly. I think almond butter tastes the best for this flavor profile, but a more neutral flavored nut butter, like cashew butter, could work here.

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A cherry almond butter smoothie.
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Cherry Almond Butter Smoothie

Author: Kaileigh Gaffney
Yield: 1 serving
This Cherry Almond Butter Smoothie is an easy and delicious blood sugar balancing smoothie that is great for breakfast or lunch!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup cauliflower rice, frozen
  • 1/2 cup frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 serving vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup almond milk, plain + unsweetened (add more if needed)
  • (Optional) 1 teaspoon maca powder
  • (Optional) 1 serving collagen*
  • (Optional) 1 serving creatine

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
  • Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Notes

*Please note that the collagen is not vegan and is an optional add on if it suits your dietary needs.
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 542mg, Potassium: 951mg, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 44IU, Vitamin C: 104mg, Calcium: 852mg, Iron: 6mg
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