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7 Comments · Last updated May 23, 2017 | Published on Jan 30, 2015

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie

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Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

I’m so, so sorry for the wacky posting schedule this week and for missing Wednesday’s post. It’s been an incredibly busy week filled with all sorts of goodness and craziness, but I promise I’ll squeeze in an extra post this weekend or next week to make up for it.

Alright, onward towards this glass of deliciousness…

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

This smoothie requires just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients, and it yields the most awesomely creamy texture.

It’s packed with:

antioxidants
fiber
healthy fats
calcium
vitamin e
potassium
manganese
8 grams of protein

And the fact that this smoothie tastes more like a breakfast milkshake? Well, that’s just the cherry on top. Couldn’t resist.

To make it, you’ll start by soaking a few tablespoons of oats in hot water. The water doesn’t have to be boiling, just hot enough to permeate the oats so that they soften a bit. Soaking the oats for a quick 5-10 minutes before blending them makes them easier to digest but isn’t as time-consuming as cooking a pot of oatmeal. Win-win in my book. You’ll add the oats, a frozen banana, frozen sweet cherries, almond milk, and almond butter to a blender. I think you know the next step, but whirl that thing on high for a snappy minute or two, pour into a glass, and drink it down.

The cherries and banana sweeten the smoothie, the oats provide a filling boost of fiber, and the almond butter adds a richness that satisfies.

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)

Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie (vegan, gf)
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Cherry, Oat & Almond Butter Smoothie

This smoothie requires just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients, and it yields the most awesomely creamy texture. It's packed with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, calcium, vitamin e, potassium, manganese, and 8 grams of plant-based protein. And the fact that this smoothie tastes more like a breakfast milkshake? Well, that's just the cherry on top. 

Course Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Author Ashley

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 to 1 1/2 ripe and speckled bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  • 2/3 to 1 cup frozen sweet cherries (I use 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter

Instructions

  1. Add the oats to a small bowl and pour hot water over top. Let the oats soak for 5-10 minutes. Strain off excess water.
  2. Add the oats, banana, cherries, almond milk, and almond butter to a high-powered blender.
  3. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth.
  4. If you want the smoothie less cream and a bit colder, add in 3-5 ice cubes and blend again for another minute.
  5. Pour into a glass, and enjoy.

 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Smoothies + Juices, Vegan Tagged With: alkaline, Almond Butter, antioxidants, Banana, Breakfast, Cherry, easy, gluten free, Healthy, Oats, potassium, Quick, raw, Smoothie, Snack, Vegan, vitamin e

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  1. Gabriela says

    January 30, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    How can I replace the oats? I have celiac disease and I live in Uruguay where I can’t find gluten free oats.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      January 30, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Gabriela! I would just omit them altogether and maybe add in a bit more almond butter. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Gabriela says

    January 30, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I can’t find almond butter either. What about peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      January 30, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Peanut butter will lend a more intense flavor, but I havent tested it so I can’t say for sure. Do you have access to almonds? If so, you can try adding about 2 tbsp in!

      Reply
  3. Celeste Jackson says

    January 30, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    What an interesting blend….got to try this!

    Reply
  4. Emma says

    January 31, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    This is looking so good right now! Need to find some frozen cherries.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks, Emma! I was so excited to find some at Whole foods!

      Reply

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