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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 almond milk and almonds. It was a tad watery, but I added crushed ice and blended again.
I really enjoyed this smoothie. It was very creamy.
Delicious, but not as thick as the other smoothies.
My family really enjoyed this smoothie! Made with almond milk, almonds, bananas, strawberries, kale & honey.
Delicious! And again an afternoon pick me up! I love this challenge especially since I do not have to buy anything as my fridge/freezer is filled with smoothie options. Definitely making every recipe again but with my additional healthy add-ins. I just want to follow each recipe as written the first time, and each has been fabulous!
This was a great, easy to make almond smoothie. Bi loved the creaminess and the slight strawberry flavor
This smoothie is quite good! I can taste the almond flavor with a hint of strawberry!! I really like it! I would definitely make it again!!
Since we have severe nut allergies I had to adjust this. I used Ripple milk and sunbutter to replace almonds. Delicious! Will make again.
A very new flavor for me and I really liked it. Cinnamon is always a win for me.
Great smoothie I add cauliflower rice in place of banana and no cinnamon I was awesome!!
Refreshing but a little bland. Fresh in season strawberries would probably be wonderful. I added a couple of frozen strawberries to the smoothie which added a little extra flavor and crunch.
Cinnamon was a nice touch to this receipe!
I would make this one again!
Loved it! Added hemp and substituted cherries for strawberries (allergic).
I really enjoyed this smoothie. I used oat milk and cherries.No honey.
My banana was frozen so the consistency was a little more shake like.
I actually liked the little bits of almond and oats that my blender did not blend up.
Day 5. I love this Almond Smoothie. It is so creamy and tastes great!
Used tropical blend which included strawberries and used riced cauliflower in place of half the banana. Honey instead of maple syrup. Blending in the honey was a little challenging. It was good though.
Love the simplicity of this one. The cinnamon adds a nice warmth to this smoothie.
Day 5. I love this Almond Smoothie. It is so creamy and tastes great! Ican taste the strawberries, bananas, and almonds, The cinnamon and honey provided great accent flavors.
Not too sure about this smoothie. I did add chocolate protein powder to use as a lunch replacement and it definitely is filling so I’ll give it that! I’m thinking maybe I would like more strawberries. Would like to finish the protein powders that I do have so I can try the Simple Green Smoothies Brand at some point! I find what I am using leaves kind of a chalkie taste if that makes sense♀️