Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana
- 1 pinch lemon zest
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Toppings
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the frozen cherries, banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cinnamon for the smoothie base, as well as the hemp seeds, chia seeds, sliced almonds, almond butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips for the toppings.
- Blend Smoothie: Combine the frozen cherries, banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cinnamon in a high-speed blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy but still cold, taking care to achieve a thick consistency suitable for a bowl.
- Assemble Bowl: Pour the blended smoothie mixture into a serving bowl. Arrange the hemp seeds, chia seeds, sliced almonds, almond butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips on top as garnishes to add texture and flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, cold, and fruity flavors of this healthy cherry smoothie bowl.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries to achieve a thick and chilled consistency. Fresh cherries may result in a thinner smoothie.
- Adjust the amount of almond milk to reach your preferred thickness for the smoothie bowl.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with other plant-based milks like oat or soy if preferred.
- The seeds and nuts toppings add essential nutrients and healthy fats to the bowl; do not skip them.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
