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I love this almond smoothie on mornings when I want something creamy—not too cold, not too sweet, just steady and nourishing. It’s also a great breakfast smoothie if you want a dependable recipe you can come back to again and again.
This almond smoothie is one of those recipes that feels familiar in the best way. It’s lightly sweet, creamy without being heavy, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Almond milk and raw almonds create a rich, nutty base, while banana and strawberries add natural sweetness and a hint of fruitiness. Finished with a touch of cinnamon, it’s comforting, balanced, and easy to enjoy again and again.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe keeps things simple while delivering both flavor and nourishment.
- Almond milk creates a smooth, non-dairy base that lets the other ingredients shine. Check out my recommend almond milk brands or make your own almond milk.
- Raw almonds add healthy fats and a subtle nutty flavor that makes the smoothie more filling.
- Banana is a great natural sweetener and helps everything blend into a creamy texture.
- Frozen strawberries add brightness and a gentle tartness that balances the almond flavor.
- Ground cinnamon gives the smoothie a warm, cozy finish.
- Maple syrup or honey (optional) adds just a touch of extra sweetness if needed.
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How to Make an Almond Smoothie
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If your blender needs help breaking down the almonds, blend a little longer or pause to scrape down the sides.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.
Ingredient Variations
- Add protein: Swap in one serving of my homemade protein powder to give this smoothie more staying power. It blends in easily without changing the flavor too much.
- Change the spice: The cinnamon really takes this smoothie to the next level, but feel free to omit it if cinnamon isn’t your thing or swap in a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla instead.
- Use a different plant milk: Even though this is called an almond smoothie, there’s no judgment if you use another milk. Cashew milk or oat milk both work well and keep the smoothie creamy.
- Lower the natural sugar: If the sweetness feels like too much, replace half of the banana with ¼ cup frozen cauliflower. It keeps the texture creamy while reducing sugar. I use cauliflower in a lot of my weight loss smoothies.
- Swap the nuts or seeds: Replace the raw almonds with another nut or seed you enjoy, like walnuts, pecans, hemp hearts, or sunflower seeds.
Recipe Tips
- For extra creaminess: Soak the raw almonds in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.
- For a thicker smoothie: Use a frozen banana or add a few ice cubes.
- For a lighter option: Skip the added sweetener and let the fruit do the work.
More Almond Smoothie Recipes
Check out these great smoothie recipes that use almonds or almond milk:
- Almond Butter Smoothie
- Almond Milk Smoothie
- Sweet Potato Smoothie
- Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Chocolate Protein Shake
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Epic Almond Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoon raw almonds
- 1 banana
- ½ cup strawberries frozen
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ground
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure to use a frozen fruit for a refreshingly cold smoothie
- Add even more protein with 1 tbsp of chia seeds or 1 serving of homemade protein powder.
- For less natural sugar, swap 1/2 banana with 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower
Nutrition
Did you make this recipe?
Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Yes! Adding in raw almonds, almond milk, or almond meal to your next smoothie will give you fiber and a healthy fat boost.
Only if you don’t like almond milk. It’s a delicious, plant-based option that easily blends with a variety of fruits and veggies. Almond milk adds in good nutrients as well as works as a natural thickener.
They can be! If you’ve got a high-powered blender, then you can add pretty much any raw nut to a smoothie and enjoy its benefits. If your blender isn’t Vitamix-grade, then soak the nuts for four hours before blending to soften.
It was easy to make and very delicious!
Very filling, great for breakfast
They only adjustment I made was using half a banana and no maple syrup- It was still a delicious smoothie!
Strawberry and cinnamon made this smoothie surprisingly good.
The smoothie was very good. I normally do not think of cinnamon with strawberries as much.
To be honest I didn’t have high expectations, as I thought it (the Epic Almond Smoothie) would be bland. Once again to our surprise, we all really enjoyed it! My husband said it reminded him of coffee cake and my sons loved the cinnamon. Satisfying too!!
Excellent1
DELICIOUS smoothie! I favorite so far. The cinnamon and almonds are just…Epic! Haha, wish I would have thought of that!
Delicious!!
I LOVE anything with almonds, so this is a keeper recipe for me – such a clean taste to start my day with – thanks!
Love this recipe, didn’t have any maple syrup so used honey
Delicious
Very good almond flavor! I didn’t have grapes on my list so I substituted blueberries. I rated a 3 cause I don’t usually put that much fat in my smoothies.
I loved this smoothie! I have never put nuts in a smoothie before. It was really good and creamy
Wonderful combo of flavors with the cinnamon and fruits. Quick and delicious.
The Epic Almond Smoothie was simple and yummy. I’ll make this one again.
this was so good! Thank you for the challenge!
this was like eating a dessert! soooo good! can’t wait to share when someone comes to visit……TY for this challenge
Really wasn’t excited for this one, but wow! It’s so delicious! I did use chia seeds and cinnamon, but replaced the syrup with a date. Absolutely delicious.
This may be my new favorite. Did not use the maple syrup.
These are fantastic! Wasn’t sure about an almond smoothie but it was as delicious as yesterday’s smoothie. Thanks again.
I used store bought almond milk.
Question – if you make you own, how long does it last in the fridge?
Rawkstar question Dane! Refrigerate almond milk for up to 4 days. The almonds and water will separate in the fridge, so give it a good shake before using. Check out our DIY Almond Milk post for more details on making your own.
This was a smoothie I was surprised I liked. Almond chunks in a smoothie would make me nervous but they turned nice and smooth! I would add more cinnamon next time.
Very good!
Very different than the smoothies I’m used to but in a great way!
This one was a hit! Love the nuttiness of it and how filling it was. Delicious
I really enjoyed this smoothie because it was filling and surprisingly smooth. I have tried similar variations, but adding the strawberries really gave this drink the extra sauce to it! I put chia seeds in mine for more protein and loved it.