This flavorful protein-packed Tart Cherry Smoothie Bowl makes the perfect post-workout meal! It’s easy to throw together and combines quality protein with nutrient-dense sources of carbohydrates to replenish your energy stores. Not to mention, it’s crazy delicious!!
I love the texture of smoothie bowls. I’d much rather eat my food than drink it, so I prefer a creamy smoothie bowl over a protein shake for a mixer-made meal. Another favorite is this Blueberry Chocolate smoothie bowl recipe made with frozen wild blueberries and blueberry juice. It tastes decadent, more like a sinful treat than an antioxidant rich healthy meal.
Tart Cherry Smoothie Bowls Make A Great Summer Meal!
These smoothie bowls are perfect for the summertime when you want to keep the oven off and the kitchen cool. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel like making big meals in the summer months. I love big salads with lean protein and healthy fat sources, like this super delicious Salmon Salad with Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette, Low Carb Burger Salad (like a Big Mac in a bowl but much healthier!) or a hearty grain bowl like this Mediterranean Chicken Spinach Quinoa Salad. So nutritious and tasty!
I made this recipe with post-workout recovery in mind, being sure to include quality protein from the Greek yogurt, whey protein for the muscle-building benefits and tart cherry juice and frozen cherries for muscle recovery. Studies have shown a reduction in oxidative stress and inflammation on subjects that consumed tart cherry juice after exercise, as explained by my friend and fellow Beef Expert Bureau member, Toby Amidor MS, RD, CDN in this article from Today’s Dietitian.
My son loves to drink a few ounces of tart cherry juice after a long run. Have you given it a try? It makes a tasty addition to protein shakes and smoothie bowls and the flavor variations are endless. If you come up a favorite combo, please share with me in the comments or on social media!
I’m always hanging out on Instagram @ameecooks and love getting tagged in posts when you make a recipe or share one of your own. 🙂
High Protein Tart Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries
- 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 tbsp tart cherry juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 drops stevia or 1 single serving packet of stevia
Optional toppings
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tsp cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add first 7 ingredients into a powerful mixer or Vitamix. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and add toppings, if desired.
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colette says
Amee Livingston, thanks! And thanks for sharing your great posts every week!
Amee Livingston says
You’re welcome Colette! Thank you for supporting my blog! I love the feedback! 🙂