Cherry Berry Acai Bowls

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Fresh Fruit:

• ½ pound pitted sweet cherries, 1½ cups

• 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed

Toppings:

• 1-2 Tablespoons unsweetened finely shredded coconut

• 1 cup Chocolate Almond Granola, or your favourite granola

• 1-2 Tablespoons bee pollen

• ¼ cup shelled hemp seeds, also called hemp hearts

Smoothie Base:

• ½ pound pitted sweet cherries, 1½ cups

• 1 ripe banana, peeled

• 2 Tablespoons coconut butter, also called mana

• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 packet frozen acai purée, 100 grams or 3.5 ounces

Instructions

1. Prepare/assemble your fruit and toppings before making the smoothie base.

2. For the smoothie base place the pitted cherries, banana, coconut butter, and vanilla extract into a blender. Secure the lid and blend until smooth, using the tamper if needed to keep the mixture moving.

3. Break up the frozen acai packet, add it to the blender, and blend again until completely smooth.

4. Pour the smoothie base into 4 bowls, and top with the fresh fruit and the toppings.

5. Serve immediately.

Notes

I've kept the smoothie base refrigerated overnight with the toppings separate and it's almost as good as fresh.

It's important to note that bee pollen isn't Vegan, you can adjust the recipe by adding chia seeds or another favourite seed.

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