This Cherry Berry Smoothie Bowl is simple, sweet, and bursting with flavor. Made with only five healthy ingredients, it makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Are you team smoothie or team smoothie bowl?
I used to drink smoothies a lot, but now I'm definitely team smoothie bowl!
My favorite part is decorating. It's so fun to make your food gorgeous before eating it. And with a smoothie bowl you can spend as much time as you want beautifying your smoothie.
Whichever option you choose, this Cherry Berry Smoothie Bowl is a tasty one!
It's made with only a few simple ingredients. I love how recipes using whole food ingredients turn out to be so tasty, even when they aren't fancy. Simple is often better!
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Why I love this Cherry Berry Smoothie
- Dietary needs - this smoothie is dairy-free, vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
- Easy to make - smoothies are such an easy way to get in plenty of nutrients.
- Great for meal prep - you can make smoothies the night before or even the weekend before for a grab and go breakfast
- Customizable - grab your choose your favorite frozen fruits, add protein powder, and switch up the toppings you add for a different breakfast every morning
- Enjoy cherries year round - cherry season in the summer is so short, but frozen cherries are available year round!
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Frozen Cherries: I used red pie cherries which are pretty tart, it resulted in a subtly sweet smoothie. If you're looking for something fruitier, I suggest using dark, sweet cherries. Both are available year round in the frozen section.
- Frozen Mixed Berries: Use any combination of frozen mixed berries you like. Or feel free to pick just one type of berry. Frozen strawberries are pretty cheap and often sold alone - they add a lovely sweetness to the smoothie.
- Frozen Banana: Pro tip - ALWAYS slice and freeze your overripe bananas. They are so useful. Bananas make smoothies thick and creamy. And you can also make nice cream!
- Non-Dairy Yogurt: greek-style yogurt creates a thick and creamy texture and adds even more protein. I've been loving Kite Hill's greek-style yogurt but any non-dairy yogurt is perfect.
- Non-Dairy Milk: I used soy milk in this particular smoothie, but any milk works. Use whatever non-dairy milk you have on hand.
How to make a Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Smoothies are notoriously simple to make. My only tip is to let your frozen fruit thaw for a few minutes before you blend. This makes the blending so much easier and helps avoid brain freeze!
Step 1. Add all the smoothie ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Tips for the best smoothie
- Make it easy on your blender. If your ingredients are very frozen, let them thaw slightly before blending.
- Add sweetness. If you want a bit more sweetness than just frozen fruit, add a few teaspoons of maple or date syrup.
- Choose the protein-rich options. Soy milk and a non-dairy yogurt with protein added in are both great options for your smoothie, since they'll be giving you extra protein. Choose those options over regular non-dairy milk or yogurt.
- Add protein powder. I often use Naked's Vegan Vanilla Shake protein powder. I love this brand because of how clean there ingredients are. If you're looking for a completely unsweetened protein powder you can try their vegan seed protein powder or even their peanut powder. I also like the Natreve brand Peanut Butter flavor, and they have a French vanilla flavor that would work well in this smoothie.
- Use frozen fruit, not ice. Ice makes for a watery smoothie that doesn't store well. Instead, use frozen fruit (as opposed to fresh.)
- Add your favorite toppings. The topping possibilities are literally endless. I chose fresh fruit, chia seeds, and peanut butter. Other topping ideas include more non-dairy yogurt, other seeds like pepitas or flaxseeds, other nuts like walnuts, nut butters, chocolate chips, cereals and more!
FAQ & Expert Tips
I store my smoothie leftovers in a freezer safe bag. They can last for months in the freezer.
Defrost in the fridge overnight.
Grab some plastic or other freezer-safe cups and pour in the smoothie. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Then defrost in the fridge the night before you want to drink your smoothie.
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Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for sweet, healthy fruit. Thank you for vibrant colors. Help us to enjoy our food. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Cherry Berry Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Frozen Cherries
- 2 Cups Frozen Mixed Berries
- 1 Frozen Banana
- ½ Cup Non-Dairy Yogurt
- ¾ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- Toppings: Cherries Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, etc.
Instructions
- Allow the fruit to thaw slightly before blending. Add all the smoothie ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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