Protein-Packed Cherry Smoothie Bowl
A delicious high protein smoothie bowl made with frozen cherries and tart cherry juice. This power bowl makes the perfect post-workout meal!
Servings 1 serving
Calories 352kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries
- 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
- 28 g unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana you can go with a whole banana for added sweetness
- 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
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds or melted almond butter
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.
Notes
- Freezing bananas for smoothies - I love having frozen bananas on hand for smoothies. To freeze fresh bananas, place whole, peeled bananas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set in the freezer until frozen solid. Then, transfer the frozen bananas to a freezer-safe resealable bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
- Using frozen fruit - Using frozen fruit makes a thicker and creamier smoothie bowl.
- If you prefer a thinner drinking consistency, replace the Greek yogurt with unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or regular milk (you can also use some of each).
- For an extra thick smoothie bowl- freeze the Greek yogurt into ice cube trays or add a bit of ice to reach your favorite creamy consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 2mg