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Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl

August 4, 2016 by Lindsay 17 Comments

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This Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl recipe is full of healthy fats and protein for a healthy breakfast or snack on a hot day. Top with granola and nuts for an added crunch and dig in with a spoon!

This Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl recipe is full of healthy fats and protein for a healthy breakfast or snack on a hot day. Top with granola and nuts for an added crunch and dig in with a spoon!

Hi friends!

The time has come. I’m posting my very first smoothie bowl recipe on the blog. I know I’m a bit behind the times, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been enjoying them for a while now. Here’s the thing. Squish loves smoothies, which are ideal for toddlers. In fact, I just got him a brand new Minions cup with a straw so he can slurp them up all summer long. I, on the other hand, am partial to smoothie bowl. I like being able to add my favorite toppings and enjoy it up with a spoon.

This cherry almond flavor combo is best during those magical weeks in the summer when cherries go from being $7 or $8/pound to only like $2. And if you’re a sucker for a good sale, like I am, you feel compelled to stock up on as many cherries as possible. So this is a great way to use some up.

This Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl recipe is full of healthy fats and protein for a healthy breakfast or snack on a hot day. Top with granola and nuts for an added crunch and dig in with a spoon!

Before you get started, be sure to invest in a cherry pitter. I have one similar to this one that I found at the grocery store for only $5. Worth every penny, I promise. Next step? Spend 20 minutes or so pitting the whole bag or two of cherries at once. I left some in the fridge for us to enjoy and froze the rest for frozen treats like this one.

Here’s how you make it:

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This Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl recipe is full of healthy fats and protein for a healthy breakfast or snack on a hot day. Top with granola and nuts for an added crunch and dig in with a spoon!

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: serves 1

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pitted frozen cherries
  • 1 Tbsp almond butter
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (I use full-fat)
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1/2 small banana (frozen)
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • Handful of ice cubes
  • Optional toppings: chopped almonds, granola, fresh peaches, chocolate chips, almond butter for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a bowl and top as desired.
  3. Dig in!

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I used chocolate granola and definitely added the chocolate chips because cherry + almond + chocolate is the perfect trifecta! I’d also recommend drizzling with more almond butter (which I forgot to do in the pictures!)

You could freeze the yogurt into ice cube trays and use that instead to make it thicker! You could also skip the ice cubes but I like adding them because it adds a little more volume.

This Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl recipe is full of healthy fats and protein for a healthy breakfast or snack on a hot day. Top with granola and nuts for an added crunch and dig in with a spoon!

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snack Tagged With: Almond, Cherry, Chia Seed, Milk, Yogurt

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Annmarie says

    August 4, 2016 at 6:55 AM

    Love the combo of cherry and almonds- looks so good!

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  2. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    August 4, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    I have tons and tons of cherries right now so I now know another way to eat them! What a beautiful and refreshing smoothie bowl 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:26 AM

    LOVE frozen cherries. They are like candy!

    Reply
  4. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    August 4, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    My kids love smoothies too. I always can count on their getting a few servings of produce that way. I’ll have to see if they like smoothie bowls too. Love cherry season!

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  5. [email protected] A Dash of Cinnamon says

    August 4, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    Now this is my kind of smoothie bowl!

    Reply
  6. Laura says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    I’m totally a sucker for a good sale! That’s why I LOVE summer…so much fresh produce at such low prices! 🙂 I always prep my fruit/veggies as soon as we get home from the store…that way they’re easy to grab and munch on the rest of the week! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    This smoothie bowl looks delicious! Sometimes it’s just what you need in the summer when it’s not and you don’t want to heat up the kitchen to cook.

    Reply
  8. ACKTIVE LIFE says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    I LOVE cherries in my smoothies! They have so many amazing nutritional benefits, but they also taste delicious and just scream summer…Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com says

    August 4, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    Yum! This looks like the perfect breakfast menu item! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Aya @ A Healthy Story says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    This looks amazing and your photos are absolutely gorgeous! I haven’t actually ever made a smoothie bowl which is surprising based on how much i love smoothies. I definitely have to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 6, 2016 at 1:22 PM

      definitely worth trying! enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Macy @ Paleo Crumbs says

    August 5, 2016 at 12:08 PM

    YUMMMM! (:

    Reply
  12. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    August 5, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    LOOKS AMAZING!

    Reply
  13. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    August 6, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    Hey, you’re ahead of me! I have yet to make (or post) a smoothie bowl recipe but I feel like I need to get on the bandwagon! I love the combo of cherries,crunchy almonds AND chocolate. I mean, how can you go wrong with that?!

    Reply
  14. Delilah says

    September 21, 2016 at 2:18 AM

    Hi,I love this Smoothie and tried this at home it was awesome thanks for sharing

    Reply
  15. Sara Greene says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM

    I love smoothies so much, and it’s absolutely perfect for the morning when you are in a hurry. Thank you so much for sharing, will try this at the weekend.

    Reply
  16. MairaNutrition says

    January 4, 2019 at 11:58 PM

    Hi,I love this Smoothie and tried this at home it was awesome thanks for sharing

    Reply

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