Cherry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl
This super-fast smoothie bowl contains satiating protein yet tastes like decadent cherry cheesecake.
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Choose your favorite toppings from our suggested list below to add flavor and crunch to this decadent-tasting smoothie bowl.
Ingredients
¼ cup raw unsalted cashews
1¼ cups frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
1/2 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (TRY: Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Extract)
Optional toppings: Chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs, fresh berries, bananas, pomegranate seeds, goji berries, nuts or flaxseeds
Preparation
- To a small bowl, add cashews and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator overnight; drain.
- To a high-speed blender, add cherries, banana, ricotta, cashews, maple syrup, chia seeds and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Divide mixture among two chilled bowls. Top with toppings of choice.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size ½ of recipe
- Calories 344
- Carbohydrate Content 42 g
- Cholesterol Content 32 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content 6 g
- Sodium Content 56 mg
- Sugar Content 26 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 2 g