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Cherry and Acai Smoothie Bowls

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  • Makes 2 bowls
  • Serving size: 1⅓ cup
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Save the trip to a specialty shop and make your own big bowl of antioxidant-rich acai goodness. This colorful, low-fat bowl is as refreshing as it is satisfying and is ideal for breakfast or snacking. Cauliflower, blended with plant-based milk, provides a fiber-rich base. Frozen acai, banana, and dark cherries deliver a fruity flavor that’s naturally sweet. Keep a stash of frozen fruit in the freezer, and you can make this on a whim. Top with sliced fresh banana, halved cherries, and toasted hemp seeds, and serve with a wedge of lime. Additional topping ideas include fresh berries, cacao nibs, coconut shavings, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or chopped nuts. Get creative—this acai smoothie bowl is yours to tweak!

Tips

Toasted hemp seeds: To toast hemp seeds, place seeds in a dry skillet. Cook over medium 5 minutes or until darkened and aromatic, shaking often. Remove from skillet and let cool.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chopped cauliflower
  • ½ to ⅔ cup unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
  • 2 3.5-oz. pkg. frozen unsweetened acai, such as Sambazon brand, thawed slightly
  • 2 cups pitted fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, plus more for topping
  • 1 banana, sliced and frozen (¾ cup)
  • ½ cup sliced fresh banana
  • 2 tablespoons toasted hemp seeds (see tip, recipe intro)
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor combine cauliflower and milk; cover and blend until nearly smooth. Add acai, cherries, and frozen banana. Cover and blend until smooth, adding additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Pour into bowls. Top with fresh banana, hemp seeds, and additional cherries. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1⅓ cup): 360 calories, 66 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 9 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 92 mg sodium, 11 g fiber, 46 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Ellen Boeke

Ellen Boeke has more than 25 years of experience as a recipe developer and food editor. She holds Bachelor's of Science degrees in consumer food science and journalism from Iowa State University and attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. Find her on LinkedIn.
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