White Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

This white chocolate cherry smoothie bowl is creamy, satisfies chocolate cravings and has 29 grams of plant protein—easy to make at home in just 5 minutes from a handful of healthy ingredients. Vegan, gluten free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Has 29 grams of protein
• Super thick and creamy
• High in antioxidants

This white chocolate cherry smoothie bowl is a delicious healthy treat perfect as a high protein snack or dessert. It doesn’t require any actual white chocolate to make, only healthy ingredients are used! The thick consistency makes it ideal for adding toppings and enjoying with a spoon. There’s no liquid smoothie in a bowl to be found here!

Cherries and bananas make the thick and creamy base of this smoothie bowl. Both of these fruits contain lots of antioxidants. Antioxidants are important because they reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, helping to reduce the risk of chronic diseases that develop over time. Bananas also act as a prebiotic to the gut and balance good bacteria levels.

Cashew butter is the secret ingredient in this recipe that really creates the white chocolate taste when combined with all of the other ingredients. Cashews are a rich source of good fats, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and vitamin K, making them great for healthy skin and hair.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this white chocolate cherry smoothie bowl.

Himalayan salt: Balances out the sweetness and brings depth to the other ingredients.

Protein powder: Any favourite chocolate vegan protein powder. Use a sweetened kind for a dessert-like result.

Frozen cherries: Be certain the pits have been removed.

Frozen bananas: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie bowl and adds sweetness.

Cashew butter: The key ingredient to creating the white chocolate flavour with only healthy ingredients. Don’t skip it!

Coconut milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothie bowls are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothie bowls nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie bowl. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothie bowls rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Make it without protein powder

If you don’t want to use any protein powder simply swap it for 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, raw cacao powder or carob powder.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Switch base ingredients

If you don’t like bananas then try something else as the base! Mango usually substitutes banana well. If you’re allergic to or simply dislike a suggested ingredient then try to find something with a similar texture that you enjoy the flavour of. There is no wrong way to make a smoothie bowl, and you can always omit any ingredients you don’t have on hand.

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings. Serve your white chocolate cherry smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothie bowls from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Avoid over blending

Try to blend your smoothie bowl for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothie bowls will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothie bowls that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. A Vitamix can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your bowl

By placing your bowl in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie bowl stay cool for longer. This way it won’t start melting instantly while you are eating it. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie bowl!

FAQ’s

Can I make this smoothie bowl without cashew butter?

You can, but it won’t have exactly the same white chocolate taste. Stick to the recipe unless you have a nut allergy, in which case sunflower seed butter could be used in place of cashew butter. This smoothie bowl can also be made with almond butter and it will be delicious, just different!

Can I lose weight with smoothie bowls?

Smoothie bowls are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally healthier and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie bowl helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired.

Can smoothie bowls be refrigerated?

Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothie bowls for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar. Be aware the consistency will not be as thick as a fresh smoothie bowl.

Can I make smoothie bowls without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothie bowls with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie bowl to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie bowl. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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