Description
A Black Forest Smoothie Bowl combines rich, sweet cherries and chocolate with creamy yogurt, topped with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder for a healthy yet indulgent breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen dark cherries (or fresh, if in season)
1/2 banana (for creaminess)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
1/4 cup granola
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or shaved chocolate
Fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
A drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the smoothie base: In a blender, combine the frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cocoa powder, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender if necessary.
- Assemble the smoothie bowl: Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl, smoothing the top with a spoon to create an even surface.
- Add the toppings: Top the smoothie base with granola, dark chocolate chips or shaved chocolate, fresh cherry halves, and mint leaves for a refreshing garnish. Optionally, drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon!
Notes
- Vegan version: Use dairy-free yogurt and non-dairy milk (like almond, coconut, or oat milk) to make this smoothie bowl vegan. You can also substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Add protein: For an extra protein boost, add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie base or top with nut butter.
- Change up the fruit: Swap cherries for raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries, or add a handful of spinach for a green twist.
- Nutty topping: Add chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts for extra crunch and healthy fats.
- Chia seeds: Sprinkle chia seeds or flaxseeds on top for extra texture and fiber.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
