Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Serves 2 · 10 min prep

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
• 1 large, sliced frozen banana
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup, plus more if needed unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup for topping fresh cherries or berries
• 1/3 cup granola
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate shavings or mini chips
• 1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions

1. 1Add the frozen cherries, frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, honey, vanilla, and pinch of salt to a high-powered blender.
2. 2Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice, until completely smooth and thick like soft-serve ice cream. If the blades stall, add milk at a time—keep it spoonable, not pourable.
3. 3Taste and adjust sweetness with an extra drizzle of honey if desired. The mixture should hold peaks and not run when spooned.
4. 4Divide the thick smoothie evenly between two shallow bowls, using the back of a spoon to create a slight well or swirl pattern on top for toppings.
5. 5Arrange fresh cherries or berries in a neat line or cluster on one side of each bowl. Sprinkle granola and sliced almonds over the remaining surface.
6. 6Finish with dark chocolate shavings and a light dusting of chia seeds for crunch and visual contrast.
7. 7Serve immediately with a spoon while still frosty. For extra chill, place empty bowls in the freezer for 10 minutes before filling.
8. 8If prepping components ahead, keep toppings separate and blend the base fresh so the texture stays thick and cold.