I am moving a little slow on this Monday morning. We had a great weekend, and it went by too quickly. It seems like there is so much that we want to do, we need to juggle to fit it all in. It is a good problem to have, don’t get me wrong. It just makes for a a busy weekend. After I send everyone off to work and school, I love getting organized for the rest of the week. I clean up the house, make a grocery list, check the calendar, and get ready for the week ahead. I like the idea of a fresh week.
Another part of the routine is to make smoothies for the freezer. Cherries are in season right now, and I love the combination of cherries and almonds together. Taking inspiration from my favorite cherry cobbler, I added lots of cinnamon and honey for a little sweetness. This smoothie tastes like dessert in a glass. If you are making pies, cobblers, or crisps with cherries and have some extra, throw them in the freezer for your morning smoothie. If your cherries are frozen, you can use them in place of ice. I found a cinnamon grinder at my grocery store, and bought it on a whim. It is amazing how much better the flavor is when you use freshly ground cinnamon. If you see one, you should pick one up. I have been using it on everything. 
1 cup Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Coconut milk
1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
3 Tablespoons raw almonds
2 Tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Add almond milk, cherries, almonds, honey, cinnamon, and almond extract to the blender. If you are using fresh cherries, add some ice.
Blend until smooth. Add coconut oil while the blender is running.
Pour into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top if you like.
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PinIngredients
- 1 cup Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Coconut milk
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 3 Tablespoons raw almonds
- 2 Tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Add almond milk, cherries, almonds, honey, cinnamon, and almond extract to the blender. If you are using fresh cherries, add some ice. Blend until smooth. Add coconut oil while the blender is running.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top if you like.
Disclosure: I am being paid by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze for this post. I am compensated for my time, however all opinions expressed are my own.
June 3rd, 2013 at 11:26 am
Oh my goodness, this sounds delicious! I’m a little obsessed with the Almond Coconut milk right now. It’s so good in smoothies. Can’t wait to make this one!
June 4th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
Thank you Johnna! I am too. Love that milk so much.
June 3rd, 2013 at 11:33 am
This looks so yummy – and healthy! I love cherries and the idea of the almonds added in this smoothie makes it just perfect!!!
June 4th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
Thank you Robyn! I loved this one! It really does taste like dessert in a glass.
June 3rd, 2013 at 5:35 pm
I love the look of this! What a fabulous way to start the day!
June 4th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
I agree!
June 3rd, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Will try soon for sure!
June 4th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
Cherries are everywhere right now!
June 3rd, 2013 at 9:26 pm
I love the color, it is so pretty!!
June 4th, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Thank you! It tastes so good too.
June 5th, 2013 at 9:19 am
This smoothie looks very tasty. I’d love to start my morning with a smoothie like this one.
June 5th, 2013 at 10:58 am
🙂
June 22nd, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Looks so yummy! What’s the purpose of the coconut oil?
June 24th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Coconut oil is full of healthy fats and has a million health benefits.
February 26th, 2014 at 7:53 am
Cherries, almonds, coconut, oh my!
I am so glad to see a yummy looking smoothie without dairy! I am eliminating dairy from my diet and cannot wait to try this smoothie. Thanks!
February 26th, 2014 at 8:32 pm
I have LOTS of dairy free smoothies here!
August 7th, 2015 at 9:13 pm
I don’t use smoothies that do not have nutritional values shown.
August 16th, 2015 at 7:23 pm
Sorry, please find other smoothie recipes.
March 20th, 2016 at 9:51 am
Perfect answer to that snarky comment!
March 21st, 2016 at 9:53 pm
Thanks. I get them a lot. It’s hard to hold my tonguw sometimes.
September 24th, 2015 at 8:57 pm
This was delicious! I added 2 cups fresh spinach and 1/4 cup uncooked oats so that I had a fruit, fat/protein, veggie and grain. A perfect breakfast! Next time I make it (which will probably be tomorrow morning it was so good!), I want to try adding shredded coconut…
September 28th, 2015 at 10:20 am
That sounds delicious!
January 9th, 2018 at 3:55 pm
Bree;
Hi,can your smoothie be put into a magic bullet blender?can I use almond slivers in your smoothie instead of whole almonds?your cherry almond smoothie looks so good and tastey that I am going to make it as soon as I buy all of the ingredients to make your smoothie.
I am a diabetic and i am lactose intolerant,I was wondering if your still it’s are diabetic friendly and lactose free.
Kim
January 16th, 2018 at 9:20 am
I think so? I’ve never used one, so I’m not 100% sure. I am not sure about nutrition, so I’d run it through a nutrition calculator to see if it is diabetic friendly, but I never put dairy in my smoothies.
January 9th, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Bree;
I meant to type smoothie not still in my letter that I just sent to you.
Kim
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