Blackberry Vanilla Cashew Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
A creamy blend of frozen blackberries, cashews, and vanilla topped with fresh fruit, granola, and bee pollen for a nourishing breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blackberries
02 - 1 frozen banana
03 - ½ cup raw cashews, soaked 2–4 hours and drained
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - ½ cup fresh blackberries
09 - 2 tablespoons granola
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon bee pollen
12 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
13 - Sliced banana, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blackberries, frozen banana, soaked cashews, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adjusting liquid as needed for desired thickness.
02 - Pour the smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange fresh blackberries, granola, coconut flakes, bee pollen, chia seeds, and sliced banana on top in an appealing pattern.
04 - Enjoy right away while the smoothie base retains its thick, creamy texture.
# Expert Advice:
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- The cashew base creates a texture so velvety you will wonder why you ever bothered with yogurt.
- Bee pollen adds a subtle floral sweetness and looks like edible confetti sprinkled on top.
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- Forggetting to soak the cashews results in a grainy texture no amount of blending can fix.
- Bee pollen can cause reactions in people with pollen allergies, so check with your doctor first.
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- Freeze your bananas in chunks so your blender does not struggle with one solid block.
- Keep a stash of frozen blackberries from summer farmers markets for the best flavor all year round.