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. It’s packed with adaptogens like reishi, maca, and ashwagandha to help the body adapt to stress. Topped with cacao nibs and enjoy with a spoon!

Chocolate and cherry have always been one of my favorite flavor combinations. I love the sweetness and richness of the chocolate and the tartness of the cherries. This chocolate cherry smoothie bowl tastes like dessert, but it’s a perfectly balanced breakfast or snack filled with healthy carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and fiber.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS CHOCOLATE CHERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE?

This smoothie bowl is made with a handful of ingredients: frozen cherries frozen banana, Medjool dates, cacao reishi powder, superfood, and adaptogen blend powder, and plant-based protein powder.

• Cherries are not only delicious but also pack vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds with powerful health effects.
• Bananas provide various health benefits. They are high in fiber which promotes healthy digestion.
• Medjool dates offer a significant amount of fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper, and magnesium
• Superfood staple Cacao + Longevity Blend from Navitas Organics joins reishi mushroom for delicious cacao with added health benefits. Known for centuries as the “mushroom of immortality,” reishi mushroom is an adaptogen—a type of superfood that supports longevity through balancing your body’s energy, stress response, immunity and other fundamental systems.
• Reishi is an adaptogen that helps to boost the immune system, reducing fatigue and depression, may increase “good” HDL cholesterol, and decrease triglycerides.
• Navitas Organics Superfood+ Adaptogen Blend combines three of nature’s most potent adaptogens in one to help you easily amplify daily vitality
• I opted for Sunwarrior Vanilla Protein Blend in this smoothie. It’s my favorite protein powder out there and I’m been using it daily for over 6 years. I love adding protein to my smoothie to make it more satisfying and balanced.

HOW TO MAKE A CHOCOLATE CHERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL

This easy smoothie bowl comes together with just a few simple steps.

First, you’ll need to freeze a ripe banana ahead of time. I make smoothies every day, so I keep frozen bananas stocked in a large Ziploc bag in my freezer. This way I always have them on hand and ready to use! The best time to peel and freeze a banana is when the peel is yellow with brown specks. Ripe bananas are perfectly sweet and also digest the best.

Second, add the ingredients to a blender. This includes a frozen banana, frozen dark cherries, a Medjool date, cacao powder, superfood adaptogen blend, and plant-based protein.

Third, transfer the smoothie to a bowl. The consistency should be super thick. Top with any ingredients of your choosing. Cacao nibs are delicious and add a nice crunch. Enjoy with a spoon!

NICOLE’S SMOOTHIE TIPS:

• Use frozen fruit for this recipe. Frozen fruit is a must when it comes to making a thick, creamy smoothie bowl. You know you’ve made the perfect smoothie bowl when it comes out like soft-serve ice cream.
• The less liquid the better. Start with about one cup of water just to help with blending. If you want to turn this into a smoothie to take on the go and drink with a straw, simply add more liquid. Also, keep in mind that the amount of liquid needed to blend will also depend on how strong your blender is.
• Add your favorite toppings! I added cacao nibs and black cherries. Other delicious options include almond butter, granola, berries, coconut flakes, etc. Anything goes!

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