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Patriotic Berry-Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl

As the weather grows warmer and the days get longer, I find myself craving light, healthy  summer breakfasts such as fresh fruit, granola, and smoothies. This recipe combines all of the above into one easy recipe. Plus it has a patriotic twist, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

I find the smoothie bowl (a simple twist on a traditional blended smoothie) much more satisfying than the kind of smoothie you sip through a straw; topping the bowl with fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, and coconut keeps me full much longer. And it’s prettier to look at, too!

I created the “star” on top using granola (a store-bought version from Kind Healthy Granola, but you could also make your own!) and a spoonful of almond butter. Star fruit would also make a pretty patriotic topping, if it is readily available at your local market.

The instructions below detail the method and ingredients I used to make this patriotic berry-cherry smoothie bowl. However, this recipe also serves as a good smoothie bowl base. From here, you can adapt the recipe to fit your taste. Feel free to be creative, adding and substituting ingredients as you wish.

Berry Smoothie Bowl
Berry Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie Bowl Suggestions

  • Add kale or spinach to your smoothie mixture to up the nutritional value
  • For extra protein, top smoothie bowl with sliced almonds, or add almond butter, powdered nut butter, or a scoop of protein powder to your mixture
  • Add extra berries such as blackberries and raspberries
  • Add chopped dark chocolate or raw cacao nibs to your toppings for a chocolate-berry twist
  • Make your star using cereal or (dry) old-fashioned oats. Or, substitute sliced star fruit if available in your grocery store

Other fruit-based recipes you might enjoy:

Vegan Mixed Berry Crumble
Mixed Berry Hand Pies
Peach and Ginger Hand Pies
Banana Split Parfait

And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!

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Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl

Patriotic Berry-Cherry Smoothie Bowl


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  • Author: becky
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 smoothie bowl 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A pretty patriotic berry-cherry smoothie bowl with a homemade almond butter-granola star.


Ingredients

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1/4 cup granola
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 6-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh sweet cherries
1 banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon chia seeds


Instructions

In a small bowl, mix granola and almond butter. Place star-shaped cookie cutter on a small plate lined with wax paper or parchment. Push granola mixture into cookie cutter, and transfer to refrigerator to chill while you prepare the rest of your smoothie bowl.

Wash fruit. Hull and slice strawberries. Remove cherry stems and pits, and slice each cherry in half. Set fruit aside.

In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, banana, almond milk, and chia seeds. If mixture is thicker than desired, add extra almond milk or water until smoothie reaches desired consistency. Pour mixture into serving bowl.

Assemble berries and coconut on top of smoothie mixture in rows.

Remove granola star from refrigerator. Gently push it from cookie cutter onto top of smoothie bowl, moving slowly to avoid crumbling.

Serve immediately.

 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: Healthy

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