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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.
Excellent!! One of my favorites!!!
A smooth start to the day.
Delicious!!
Day5 feeling good. Loved the shake very refreshing. Feeling energetic.
Love this smoothie, it’s was very filling. I also added a little honey.
Day5 feeling good. Loved the shake very refreshing.
This was my favorite so far. I used unsweetened chocolate almond milk instead of plain, and almond butter instead of almonds. I also used 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. This was very yummy!
This one is my fav so far, with the beginners right behind!!!! I love the hint of cinnamon.
Day 5 – Almond Smoothie
I forgot to take it out of the freezer last night so this morning it was frozen solid. I microwaved it for a minute to soften it up and it came out a little warm. My husband loved it. I liked it and will add spinach to it next time as I miss having greens in my smoothie. The rest is chilling in the fridge for an afternoon snack. I’m sure it will be tastier chilled.
This is so fun.
Yum Yum…Even with added honey it wasn’t too sweet. Cinnamon was a nice addition. I had this for lunch and added Collagen – very satisfying!
Simple and tasty
Very rich and creamy smoothie! I added a date rather than honey, and hemp hearts for more protein. Perfection in a glass!
yum! dessert quality – TY!!
Oooooo! This one is my favorite so far! The blend of the almond, strawberry, banana, and cinnamon is so good.
So good! Thank you for all your hard work on this challenge and the amazing recipes! My banana could be a bit riper, but over all very nice. I used a date instead of honey and a drop of cinnamon bark essential oil from a brand I trust I can ingest. Yum. It’s warming on a cold day and the eo has the same health benefits of ground cinnamon. (For those who don’t know; it should not be used during pregnancy or certain health conditions-research is necessary and oil’s you know you can trust. Love this recipe
YUMMY!! This is my favorite so far. Loved the addition of cinnamon, it really changed up the flavor. Will definitely make this one again and again.
Touch of cinnamon adds a great flavor with the almonds. This recipe will make it on my repeat list!
EPIC ALMOND SMOOTHIE. NOT BAD! GAVE IT A 4. WILL MAKE AGAIN USING SOME CAULIFLOWER!
Excellent combination – have a very mild almond taste, the cinnamon was a perfect addition and not overpowering. This one did give my new Vitamix a run for its money – I had to run it through the smoothie setting twice. Keep in mind came solid as a brick out of the freezer. So this one may be better assembled fresh.
Favorite smoothie so far in the 10-day challenge. Super delicious!