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Almonds are my go-to snack since they provide a quick boost of healthy fats, protein and fiber. I often take them on long runs, into the Grand Canyon, and you can probably find some floating around my purse in case of an emergency. This almond smoothie recipe was a no-brainer.

Almonds and almond milk combined with bananas and strawberries quickly become a filling and delicious breakfast.

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Table of Contents
  1. How to Make an Almond Smoothie
  2. Easy Recipe Swaps
  3. Choosing the Right Milk
  4. Benefits of Almonds
  5. Almond Smoothie FAQs
  6. Using Almonds in Smoothies
  7. Epic Almond Smoothie Recipe

How to Make an Almond Smoothie

Get ready for the world’s healthiest fast food—a smoothie. In one easy step, you’ve got a meal that is filling, full of great nutrients and tastes delicious.

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!

Make sure at least one of your fruits is frozen to produce a refreshingly cool smoothie. And if you just can’t handle a smoothie without leafy greens then toss ’em in!

Easy Recipe Swaps

ingredients for a plant based snack

Swap in one serving of your favorite homemade protein powder for chia seeds. The cinnamon honestly makes this smoothie next level. Omit it if cinnamon isn’t your thing. While this is called an almond smoothie, there is no judgment if you use a different plant milk. Cashew milk or oat milk would work great!

If the natural sugar is a bit too much for you then swap out 1/2 of the banana for 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower. Swap the 2 tbsps of almonds for the nut or seed of your choice.

Choosing the Right Milk

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You can either buy or make almond milk, and both are great options!

Store-bought almond milk: There are so many brands to choose from when buying almond milk. I love the variety and accessibility of plant-based milk today! Yet ALWAYS read the labels (even of your favorite brand!) to make sure companies aren’t trying to slip weird ingredients into your milk.

Every year Simple Green Smoothies searches all the grocery stores in the Tampa Bay area for new and improved brands of almond milk, then we test them and rate. We do all the research for you!

Homemade almond milk: I love making my own plant milk. It’s easy and I know exactly what goes into it. If you’ve never tried to make your own before, then try it! You might never go back to the store-bought stuff again.

You can swap almond milk into any healthy smoothie recipe you want for a creamier, nutty result.

Benefits of Almonds

superfood almonds in a snack

Almonds are a pretty impressive nut. One ounce of almonds holds 3.5 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein and 14 grams of fat as well as large amounts of the recommended daily value of vitamin E, manganese and magnesium.

They also contain large amounts of antioxidants, which our bodies use to fight inflammation and cancer.

Because almonds are high in fat, protein and fiber, they can help lower blood sugar. Grab a handful for your next snack and soak in the benefits.

I use both almonds and almond milk in my almond smoothie recipe to increase all the goodness going into my body.

Almond Smoothie FAQs

Are almonds in smoothies good?

Yes! Adding in raw almonds, almond milk, or almond meal to your next smoothie will give you fiber and a healthy fat boost.

Is almond milk bad in smoothies?

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.

Are raw almonds good in smoothies?

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.

Using Almonds in Smoothies

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Check out these great smoothie recipes that use almonds or almond milk:

Give this epic smoothie a try and let me know how it turns out by leaving a rating + review! I love a new smoothie recipe, don’t you?

4.61 from 277 votes

Epic Almond Smoothie

Start your morning with a protein fueled breakfast all wrapped up in a perfectly sweet smoothie. This almond smoothie is delicious and an easy on-the-go beverage for a busy day.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 1

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 tbsp raw almonds
  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup strawberries frozen
  • ½ tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
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Instructions 

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!

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

Calories: 339kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 329mg, Potassium: 727mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 94IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 456mg, Iron: 2mg
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  1. 5 stars
    This was my favorite smoothie from the recent 10-Day Challenge; it is indeed epic! I already made it again two days after the Challenge ended.

    I finally made it back to your website to find the Cinnamon Date Smoothie recipe you said you had considered using in the Challenge. I will make it soon.

    In the meantime, it gave me a chance to rate the Epic Almond Smoothie. Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes.

  2. 5 stars
    I forgot to review this one I think It has been my favorite so far. I will be making it much more often.

  3. 5 stars
    This was really good, loved having the almonds in there to make it more filling and they blended in perfectly. I did reduce the banana by a little to keep it from being overpowering, but I might have to try it with the cauliflower suggestion next time.

  4. 5 stars
    Love this smoothie!
    I think it’s the hint of cinnamon that makes it feel like a dessert!
    I also added a handful of spinach to boost my greens intake.

  5. 5 stars
    By far my favorite smoothie! The cinnamon was a treat! Can’t wait to make this one again.

  6. 3 stars
    My son liked it but I feel like all these smoothies have been more kid like in taste. Not for me this one

  7. 5 stars
    Day 5 — Drank it a day late.
    This one is maybe my favorite this week for now. I could drink this Almond Smoothie everyday… and so quick and easy to make.

  8. This smoothie wasn’t what I would make again…I even cut down on the cinnamon! maybe next week will be better!