Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie Bowl Recipe

This smoothie bowl pairs chocolate and cherries for mornings when you need a boost.

Servings: 1–2 (smoothie bowls)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup non-dairy milk such as almond or organic soy milk
• ½ cup water (or to a desired consistency)
• 1 cup dark sweet cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
• 1 scoop (34 g) chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• ½ cup ice cubes
• 1 scoop (2.5 g) Collagen30 powder

Topping Options:

• 5–6 thin slices of banana
• ¼ cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp. shelled hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
2. Blend for 30–60 seconds, until smooth.
3. Pour into a bowl, enjoy! Eat right away, it’s best when made fresh.

To make the smoothie scrumptious and rich, add ½ of a peeled, chopped frozen banana.

Interesting Facts!

• Cherries are a source of potassium, vitamin C, fibre, and antioxidants!
• Chia seeds are small, but mighty in terms of a nutritional punch! One tbsp. of chia provides approximately 57 mg of calcium, 2 g of omega-3 fatty acids, 2 g of protein, and 4 g of dietary fibre.

Ingredient Tips

• Choose organic fruit when you can to reduce exposure pesticide residues.
• To get the desired consistency, add or reduce the amount of water you use.
• Frozen bananas add creaminess to your smoothie. Peel, chop, and store in a freezer bag.
• Chia seeds, flaxseeds, and shelled hemp seeds also thicken smoothies if you prefer not to use a banana. All these seeds contain healthy fats, protein, fibre, and other nutrients, so it’s nice to have them all stocked in the pantry to choose from.

Blending Tips

• A powerful blender is the best choice when using frozen fruit and including ice cubes.
• Follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for loading the blend for best outcome. For example, bottom-loading blenders often recommend adding the liquids first, followed by soft foods and powders, then frozen and ice cubes on top.
• For convenience, have ½–1 cup water on hand if you need to reduce the thickness once blending has started.