Recipes Health Conditions Inflammatory Conditions Cherry Berry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl By Stephanie Clarke, MS, RD & Willow Jarosh, MS, RD facebook twitter pinterest instagram Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh are both registered dietitian-nutritionists with master's degrees in nutrition communications. Learn about our editorial process Stephanie Clarke, MS, RD & Willow Jarosh, MS, RD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD on March 10, 2017 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Review Board Richard Fogoros, MD Updated on September 20, 2019 Print Stephanie Clarke, MS, RD & Willow Jarosh, MS, RD (58 ratings) Total Time: 7 min Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 2 Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 337 calories 12g fat 48g carbs 14g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 2 Amount per serving Calories 337 % Daily Value* Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Sodium 199mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 31g Includes 1g Added Sugars 2% Protein 14g Vitamin D 1mcg 5% Calcium 430mg 33% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 1042mg 22% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. If you’ve never had a smoothie bowl, you’re in for a treat. It’s a thicker, creamier version of a smoothie you can eat with a spoon, like soft-serve ice cream. Cherries and berries are the antioxidant-rich stars of this cold and creamy smoothie bowl recipe. You’ll get a boost of inflammation-fighting antioxidants from them, plus crunchy texture and nutrition in the toppings. Ingredients ½ cup 2% milk 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1 cup frozen cherries (any variety, such as black, Barbados, or Mount Ranier) 1 cup grated carrots 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 medium kiwi, sliced 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes Preparation Combine milk, yogurt, berries, cherries, carrots, almonds, almond butter, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding water as needed to thin the mixture. Split between two bowls and top each with kiwi slices, chia seeds, and coconut flakes. Ingredient Variations and Substitutions The beauty of smoothie bowls is that they can be customized to the season, and to your preferences. Swap in one type of fruit for another in equal amounts, replace almond butter with an equal amount of a different type of nut or seed butter (peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter), and replace the other healthy fats like nuts or coconut in equal amounts. Get creative by adding your favorite spices and garnishing with mint, basil, or any other herb. You can increase the potassium in the smoothie bowl by swapping banana for cherries, berries, or kiwi. Cooking and Serving Tips Prep-ahead tip: Pre-measure the fruit and veggies and place in a freezer safe bag or container in the serving amount desired. Label the bag with the name of the smoothie bowl, and the ingredients left to add in their amounts (i.e. “add 1 cup 2% milk, 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice). You won’t have to measure as much in the morning, or look-up the recipe! Using frozen berries and cherries not only gives this smoothie bowl the right consistency (the fruit acts as ice to make the smoothie cold and creamy), it also allows you to have nutrient-rich berries picked at the peak of ripeness (meaning they also have the most nutrition) all year long. If you don't have a high-powered blender, add the frozen fruit and milk together in half portions at a time until blended. This will make it easier to get a smooth consistency. Add water as needed to thin the mixture if it's too thick. And for a fun treat, freeze the smoothie bowl ingredients in ice pop moulds (stir the toppings in) to create ice pops! Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit