Cherry Vanilla Smoothie Bowl
A deep red bowl that tastes like cherry ice cream.
- 8 mintime
- 1serving
- 425calories
- 30 gprotein
Dark sweet cherries blend into a rich, jammy base with a flavor close to cherry ice cream. Vanilla protein and a frozen banana make it creamy. Cacao nibs on top echo cherry-chocolate.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- ½ medium frozen banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Method
- Add the almond milk, protein powder, cherries, and banana to the blender.
- Blend, scraping the sides, until thick and smooth.
- Scoop into a bowl.
- Top with cacao nibs, almonds, and coconut.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 425 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Frozen cherries are tough on a weak blender. Let them sit for five minutes first.
- Cacao nibs are bitter. A small spoonful is enough.
Swaps and variations
- Use chocolate protein for a black forest version.
- Use plant protein to make it vegan.
