Vibrant smoothie bowl with cherries, bananas and pomegranate, perfect for festive breakfasts or refreshing healthy snacks.
# Components:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen sweet cherries
02 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
04 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (for dairy-free)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
06 - 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate arils
07 - 1/4 cup granola (gluten-free if desired)
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
09 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cherries, halved (optional)
11 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a blender, combine frozen cherries, frozen banana, almond milk, yogurt, and honey or maple syrup (if using).
02 - Blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a splash more milk if necessary for blending, but keep the texture thick.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two bowls.
04 - Arrange pomegranate arils, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and fresh cherries artfully over the top.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
