Imagine a creamy, nutty, fruity smoothie with a hint of cinnamon and you’ll know exactly what this smoothie tastes like.
This Cherry Almond Cinnamon Green Smoothie is a huge hit amongst the entire SGS team!
It’s creamy, decadent, and tastes like a fruity milkshake. Bonus—did you know that cinnamon is one of the healthiest spices around? Packed with antioxidants, cinnamon helps balance blood sugar and may also have positive effects on immunity and digestion. Just one more reason to love this fun, fall smoothie!
You can’t beat a smoothie that’s full of nutrients like this one. It includes:
- Tons of dietary fiber to keep your digestive tract happy.
- Plenty of antioxidants, including vitamin E (from the almond butter), vitamin C (spinach and cherries),
- Anthrocyanins in the cherries help protect the heart
- Minerals like iron and calcium (spinach), potassium and boron (banana and cherries)
- Naturally occurring melatonin in cherries to keep your sleep on track
Not a fan of cherries? No worries, this smoothie is equally delicious and healthy with blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
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Imagine a creamy, nutty, fruity smoothie with a hint of cinnamon and you’ll know exactly what this smoothie tastes like.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups almond milk
- 2 cups cherries (frozen)
- 2 bananas
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Note: Blueberries can be substituted for cherries.
Looking for more fall-inspired recipes? Check out our free 3-Day Autumn Flavors Starter Pack—a 3-day vegetarian meal plan that is sure to get you + your family excited about healthy eating in no time!
June 29th, 2017 at 4:53 pm
I have everything but bananas. What can I use instead of banana?
June 29th, 2017 at 9:15 pm
Hi Roni,
Not a fan of bananas? I’ve got you covered! Some great substitutes are mango, papaya, pears, unsweetened applesauce, chia seeds, nut butters, fresh dates, + avocado (won’t add sweetness, but the creaminess we love).
Learn more about our favorite banana-free recipes + swaps here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/green-smoothies/banana-free-green-smoothie-recipes
September 4th, 2017 at 8:36 am
i dont have cherries…any replacement ideas????
September 5th, 2017 at 8:30 am
Hi Ama,
Don’t have cherries? No worries! Swap in a berry you love like strawberries or blueberries! Learn more about our favorite ingredient swaps here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/tips/substitution-guide
March 7th, 2018 at 2:20 pm
I’m sipping this smoothie right now…and YUM! I didn’t have any almond butter on hand, so I added a handful of raw almonds and blended them with the almond milk and spinach. This is delicious! I’m excited to include green smoothies into my day. My goal is to have one instead of reaching for that cup of coffee in the afternoon. Thanks for the yummy recipes!
March 8th, 2018 at 12:11 pm
This is just what I wanted this morning. This smoothie is so delicious! 5 stars!
April 23rd, 2018 at 8:51 am
This is a very tasty smoothy. Nutty with a touch of sweetness. I’ll surely make this one again.
April 25th, 2018 at 1:50 pm
YAY! Thanks for blendin’ with us, Aletarei!
September 5th, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Made this tonight and it was delicious!! I didn’t have any bananas, but I did have a peach that needed to be used –and for me it was a perfect swap. (My husband added a little vanilla flavored protein powder to his glass and said it enhanced the flavor from the cherries.)
★★★★★
September 6th, 2019 at 10:54 am
Yum!!! That sounds so delicious!!!