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    Home » Breakfast » Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

    Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Jul 21, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 6 Comments

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    This chocolate cherry smoothie bowl is vegan, dairy-free, and healthy! It’s a tasty blend of tart and sweet flavor made with cherries, cacao powder, banana, and non-dairy milk. Enjoy with a spoon and your favorite toppings!

    a cherry chocolate smoothie bowl beside a wooden spoon and bowl of black cherries

    Chocolate and cherry is a pretty common flavor combination, and that’s for good reason! You’ll often find these ingredients paired together in ice cream, cake, and other desserts. This chocolate cherry smoothie bowl recipe takes that delicious flavor combination and turns it into an easy, healthy breakfast! It’s filled with antioxidants, fiber, and made in just five minutes with four ingredients.

    What ingredients are in this chocolate cherry smoothie recipe?

    This healthy smoothie is made with simple ingredients: cherries, banana, cacao powder, and non-dairy milk.

    • Cherries are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and may benefit heart health.
    • Cacao powder is rich in flavanols which provide beneficial anti-inflammatory effects. Alternatively, you can swap cocoa powder for the cacao powder.
    • Bananas provide various health benefits. They are high in fiber which promotes healthy digestion.
    • Non-dairy milk can include any plant milk of your choosing! I recommend almond milk or coconut milk. If you aren’t strictly dairy-free, you can use regular milk instead.
    sliced bananas, cocoa powder, almond milk, and berries inside bowls on a white marble board

    How to make a chocolate cherry smoothie bowl

    For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    This easy smoothie bowl is made with just three steps!

    First, you’ll need to freeze a ripe banana. A ripe banana has a yellow peel with brown specks. Ripe bananas are sweet and absolutely perfect for smoothies! To do this, remove the peel and place the banana in a ziplock bag or airtight container. Keep in the freezer until frozen (overnight is recommended). Note: If you make smoothies often, I suggest keeping frozen bananas in your freezer at all times. This way, you’ll always have them on hand! Bananas will remain fresh for at least 1 month in the freezer.

    Second, add the ingredients to a blender. This includes frozen banana, black cherries, cacao powder, and almond milk. Blend til smooth.

    Third, transfer the smoothie to a bowl. Top with any ingredients of your choosing. Enjoy with a spoon!

    cocoa powder, chopped bananas, sliced cherries, and almond milk inside a blender

    Kaylie’s tips:

    • Use frozen fruit for this recipe. In my opinion, frozen fruit is superior to fresh fruit when it comes to creating a smoothie bowl. Why should you use frozen fruit for smoothie bowls? It helps create a thick, creamy consistency and allows you to add toppings. The texture is similar to soft serve ice cream and consumed with a spoon.
    • More liquid creates a thinner smoothie while less liquid creates a thicker one. If you want a traditional smoothie that you can drink through a straw, simply add more non-dairy milk! On the other hand, you can omit the non-dairy milk completely if you have a high powered blender.
    • Add your favorite toppings! I added coconut flakes, cacao nibs, sliced banana, and fresh black cherries. Other delicious options include almond butter, granola, blueberries, and dark chocolate chips.

    More healthy smoothie bowl recipes:

    • Cherry Berry Smoothie Bowl
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Bowl
    • Berry Acai Bowl
    • Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
    • Tropical Pitaya Smoothie Bowl
    • Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl

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    Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

    • Author: purelykaylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 large bowl 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Blend
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This chocolate cherry smoothie bowl is the perfect combination of tart and sweet! It’s a delicious blend of rich cacao powder and tart black cherries. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy it with a spoon. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 frozen ripe banana (peel removed prior to freezing)
    • 1 cup frozen cherries
    • 2 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
    • ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or coconut)

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
    2. Blend til smooth. Note: You can add additional non-dairy milk as needed, depending on the power of your blender. Remember more liquid creates a thinner consistency while less liquid creates a thicker consistency. 
    3. Transfer smoothie to a bowl. Top with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, and/or seeds. 

    Notes

    • To freeze a ripe banana, remove the peel and place the banana in a ziplock bag or airtight container. Keep stored in the freezer. Frozen bananas keep fresh for at least 1 month. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 32g
    • Fat: 2.5g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
    • Carbohydrates: 55g
    • Fiber: 11g
    • Protein: 5g

    Keywords: chocolate cherry smoothie bowl, cherry smoothie vegan

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    1. Jewel Teoh

      January 25, 2021 at 12:43 am

      Made this smoothie today as a snack & it is so yummy! It tasted like a black forest cake. Thank you so much for the recipe ♡

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      • Kaylie Grace

        January 25, 2021 at 10:01 am

        You are so welcome, Jewel! I’m happy you enjoyed this smoothie bowl 🙂

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    2. FOODHEAL

      July 15, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      This smoothie bowl is inviting, looks really delicious

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      • Kaylie Grace

        July 16, 2020 at 9:53 am

        Thank you so much! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Exoxe Blue

      June 18, 2020 at 12:55 am

      Are you sure there is 32 grams of sugar in this?

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      • Kaylie Grace

        June 18, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        Hi, Exoxe! Yes, smoothies and smoothie bowls have a high sugar content because fruit contains natural sugars. It’s important to keep in mind the fact that this sugar is naturally occurring in the fruit. This is different from the processed sugar in candy bars, desserts, and junk food. Fruit contains sugar but it also contains lots of fiber. The fiber slows the absorption of sugar in the body. Vegetables also contain natural sugars! Carrots are a great example of this. Hope that helps provide some insight 🙂

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