Cherry Smoothie Bowl

You will love this fresh cherry superfood smoothie bowl. It is so nutritious, yummy, and full of colours and flavours. I love to have these for breakfast at the weekend — it makes me feel happy because it's so colourful. You can also experiment with different flavours, colours, toppings and fruit.

Why you'll love this cherry smoothie bowl

• Ready in 5 minutes – just blend and top.
• Thick, creamy and spoonable thanks to frozen cherries and banana.
• Naturally sweet with no added sugar in the base.
• Vegan and gluten-free (use maple syrup instead of honey).

Ingredients (makes 1 large smoothie bowl)

• 60g (1/4 cup) almond milk (or any milk you like)
• 1/2 tsp pitaya (dragon fruit) powder (optional, for colour)
• 150g (1 cup) frozen cherries
• 120g (1 cup) ice cubes
• 1 ripe banana
• Toppings: fresh blueberries, strawberries, pecan nuts, coconut shreds, a drizzle of honey, seed mix, gluten-free oats

Directions

1. Add the milk to a high-powered blender first, then the frozen cherries, ice, banana and pitaya powder. Start blending on low and slowly increase to high. It takes 40–60 seconds to reach the perfect thick consistency – use the tamper or stop and stir if needed.
2. Pour the cherry smoothie into a bowl and smooth it out. Decorate with any toppings you like – I added blueberries, coconut shreds, gluten-free oats, pecans, strawberries and seeds. Drizzle with honey and enjoy straight away.

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Alla's tips

• Use as little liquid as possible for a thick bowl you can eat with a spoon.
• Freeze the banana in slices for an even creamier, ice-cream-like texture.
• Add protein with a spoon of Greek yogurt, nut butter or protein powder.
• Arrange toppings in rows for that Instagram-worthy look.

Frequently asked questions

What is pitaya powder?
It's freeze-dried dragon fruit powder. It gives a bright pink colour and is completely optional.

Can I use fresh cherries?
Yes – pit them and freeze them first, or add extra ice.

Do I need a high-powered blender?
It helps with frozen fruit, but any blender works – just add a splash more milk and stop to stir.

Can I make it the night before?
Smoothie bowls are best fresh, but you can freeze the blended base in a jar and let it soften for 10 minutes.

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• Pineapple, Mango & Spinach Smoothie
• Baked Oats
• High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
• No-Bake Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake

Hugs, Alla xox

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