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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.
Mine turned a lovely gray color with the added handful of spinach – but it tastes good still!
Good smoothie. Needs a little more strawberry taste for me. I am missing my greens in these last few drinks, so am going to add greens to the last half of this one.
Better then expected! Delicious!
I didn’t like this one too much. I’m not a fan of the nutty smoothies. I really didn’t like the strawberry undertones of this one.
Give this smoothie a try! You won’t regret it – the nutty and cinnamon go so well together! It’s a match made in heaven. And so filling as well – you can use it as a meal!!!
OMG! This is the best one so far! And I swapped out almonds for cashews because I’m allergic and I love it!
Almonds are my go to…loved this even without the honey as no sweetener was necessary
This smoothie is healthy and has the perfect hint of sweetness! Will continue to make this combination of flavors!
This was good. I added more cinnamon.
Sooooo good! Definitely one of my favorites from the 10 day challenge so far.
This smoothie is so smooth! I reduced the banana to half and increased almonds because they are so yummy! Lastly I added one pitted date for sweetness instead of honey. Double the recipe to share! Excellent!! Definitely making this one again and again!
I had to “whip it with my immersion blender” because my big one died the big death the other day. It was delish! Definitely a meal replacement after my workout this morning. Will make again!
Forgot my rating!!
Made my own almond milk and now “the taste” I was not as fond of in prior almond milk smoothies is gone. So I quite enjoyed this smoothie. Nice balance of strawberry and banana flavour.
This was easy to prepare (breakfast must be easy!) and delicious! I am not a fan of bananas, but I really don’t taste it much in this. Perfect for a quick breakfast!
I did not like this one. It was heavy in my stomach and left an aftertaste.
O em Almond!!!! This Shake is really good! The cinnamon is definitely an nice unexpected touch
Another winner! I love the slight taste of cinnamon, with just enough strawberry taste but not overwhelming. And you can hardly taste the banana, which is a good thing – I’m not crazy about bananas.
Better than yesterday’s lemon one, but still not in my “top 10.” I didn’t want to add honey, but that may have made it a little better. Overall, this one was satisfying and filling but not outstanding!
Delicious nutty taste with a hint of strawberry. Substituted a date for the honey and added collagen powder. Will definitely make again!
Delicious!!