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Cherry Cinnamon Balance Smoothie
By: Limelight
Beverage Type(s)
- Health Drink
- Non-alcoholic
Recommended Occasion
Breakfast or afternoon snack
Flavor Profile
CherryTartCreamyLightly spiced
Description
A tart, creamy cherry smoothie built around whole fruit, protein, and fiber instead of added sugar. Cinnamon and chia help round out the flavor while supporting a more balanced sip.
Ingredients
- Cherry - 1 cup
- Yogurt - 0.75 cup
- Almond milk - 0.75 cup
- Chia seeds - 1 tbsp
- Cinnamon - 0.5 tsp
- Ice - 0.5 cup
Preparation Instructions
- Add cherry, yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Let the smoothie rest for 2 minutes so the chia seeds begin to thicken it.
- Pour into a glass and serve cold.
Equipment required: blender
Dietary Goals
- Helps control blood sugar
Additional Information
- Use unsweetened yogurt and unsweetened almond milk to keep added sugar low.
- Pitted cherries are recommended; frozen cherries work well and can replace some or all of the ice.
- If you want a thinner drink, add 0.25 cup more almond milk.
- This recipe is intentionally tart rather than sweet to better align with blood sugar goals.