Smoothie bowls have a special place in my heart. When a day passes and I do not have one, something feels terribly wrong. Although smoothie bowls may seem similar to a smoothie, they are actually quite unique. A smoothie bowl holds the same ingredients as a smoothie, but has a thicker, ice cream-like consistency, and is placed in a bowl to hold all your favorite toppings.

One morning I starting adding random ingredients I had in my kitchen into the blender, as I usually do, and came up with this irresistible recipe. This breakfast combination is hands down one of my favorite breakfasts of all time. Every ingredient is considered a superfood (yes, even the raw cacao powder), so you can enjoy your fruity and chocolaty breakfast without any guilt, and still be full until lunch. You can even slip in a handful of kale or spinach in as well to get some greens into your day without actually tasting it! 

INGREDIENTS (Yields one smoothie bowl)

• 1 Frozen banana
• 1/2 Cup frozen dark cherries
• 1/3 Cup frozen blueberries
• 1 Tbsp. raw cacao powder
• 1 Tbsp. unsweetened almond butter
• 1/3 Cup vanilla or original almond milk

Optional:  Handful of kale or spinach 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. 
2. Eat immediately by itself or add your favorite toppings!