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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.
Love it!!
Loved it!!
I enjoyed this smoothie for breakfast and added spinach for extra nutrient. It was sweet enough so I skipped the honey. Fulfilling meal in a glass✅
It’s growing on me! My first taste was all banana and I’m not a big fan of those but as I drink it, that is ebbing away and I’m tasting the other flavors. Next time I think I’ll try 1/2 banana and 1/4 cup cauliflower. The texture is awesome…super thick and creamy. Plenty sweet for me. Will be interested to see if I desire some honey when I lessen the banana.
Delish, Delish, DELICIOUS! This was definitely an epic success in our house. It was smooth, filling, and offered the perfect amount of sweetness! I added some chia and 100% cocoa powder for that extra boost! This smoothie is a true treat, my partner even gave it the stamp of Approval! Hope you enjoy just as much as we did!
These are getting better every day. I think this is my new favorite. Made it with my homemade almond milk (first time making that) and the cinnamon adds such a nice touch. It’s definitely a keeper. Love it!!
Delicious, loved this one! Creamy, filling
An easy and let’s get going mix that reminded me of a milkshake. I did not add the honey as I wanted to see if I needed it. It was fine without.
Simplegreensmootjies have really inspired me and helped me change my lifestyle. Now drinking greeen smoothie is part of my daily routine and so I missed my greens in this smoothie. But way to go!! You are never short of creative ideas on these smoothies.
Oh I like this one . I didn’t have frozen strawberries so I just add a little ice. I have cinnamon honey that I put in so it’s abit more on the cinnamon side . I think a may try some coco powder next time make it chocolatey.
Very good. I used half a banana, and 1 C strawberry. Didn’t add the optional honey. I like the cinnamon. Thanks for the recipe, it gave me the idea of adding cinnamon to other smoothies I make, and the quantity to use.
This is a really great staple smoothie. Cinnamon really warms it up and makes it super tasty.
This smoothie is very yummy! I added some maca and ground flaxseeds! Would also be yummy with cacao nibs on top!
Of the smoothies so far this week, this was not my favorite but still delicious! It tastes like fall (nutty and cinnamon delish)
This smoothie is so good! Loved it
I love anything with almond milk but the additional almonds bring out the ‘meaty’ flavour even more! I added blackberries instead of strawberries to my smoothie. So yummy and a great source of protein as a meal replacement. SGS never disappoints!
I love this one! It’s so delicious, I love the sweetness of this smoothie!
Really good! I added chocolate greens powder for some extra flavor and nutrients, but it was great before I added it too.
Simply a well balanced smoothie and completely satisfying.
The longer I drank this the better I liked it. Very good for a smoothie that is supposed to fuel my body for the day or before/after a workout. It tasted like a very good milkshake so that makes it a winner in my book.
Epic is the right description ! creamy, right kind of sweet . Will stay in my morning routine. Great after a workout!!! One of my fav’s