Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl Dark Chocolate (Printable)
Refreshing blend of frozen cherries, banana, almond butter, and Greek yogurt topped with fresh fruit, nuts, and dark chocolate shavings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups frozen pitted cherries
02 - 1 large ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cherries, halved and pitted
08 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
09 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (70% cocoa or higher)
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
11 - 1/4 cup granola (gluten-free if needed)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place frozen cherries, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and honey (if using) into a high-speed blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add a splash more almond milk to reach desired consistency.
03 - Divide the blended smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to transfer all the mixture.
04 - Arrange fresh cherries, sliced almonds, dark chocolate shavings, chia seeds, and granola attractively on top of each smoothie bowl.
05 - Serve the smoothie bowls right away while chilled and the toppings remain crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The frozen fruit creates this incredibly thick, almost ice cream like texture that makes breakfast feel indulgent instead of obligatory
- Dark chocolate on breakfast still feels like a small rebellion, but the antioxidants make it practically responsible
02 -
- The consistency should be thicker than a regular smoothie, almost like soft serve ice cream
- Letting it sit too long will cause the toppings to sink and the base to melt into soup
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- Freeze your banana chunks ahead of time for an even thicker, creamier result
- If your blender is struggling, let the fruit thaw for just 5 minutes before blending