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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl with Nugo Bars

Published: Jul 22, 2017 · Modified: Jun 7, 2024 by Katie Pfeffer MS, RD · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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Want a dish that hydrates and satisfies hunger? Try my recipe for this Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl topped with Nugo Bars!

I received free samples of NuGo Nutrition bars mentioned in this post. I was compensated for this blog post. The opinions and comments on these products are all mine.

Beautiful smooth and tart cherries for a sweet or savory dish, or even deliciously on their own!

Summer's Sweet and Sour Pick

With cherry season here, so is the abundance of fresh pies, jams, and cheesecakes! Cherries may be most often recognized in desserts, but they are also delicious extras in savory dishes. Try tossing them in a salad or risotto, on top of bruschetta, or even as a glaze. These stunning stone fruits make an appearance from late spring to summer, so get them while you still can!

Cherries are a top pick (no pun intended) when it comes to boosting your health thanks to vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, such as quercetin and anthocyanins to name a few. They have been studied for their possible effects on post-workout recovery, our sleep cycle, cancer benefits, and even arthritis. For more scientific details, visit Eating Well's article on the nutrition benefits of cherries.

 

cherry smoothie
Dealing with insomnia? Cherries contain a natural source of melatonin, a hormone that controls our sleep cycle.

 

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Cherries and chocolate are the other "peanut butter and jelly"!

A Favorite Snack: NuGo Bars

I fell in love with NuGo Nutrition bars this year when I moved to Boulder.  Just last month, I used the NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter as a topping for various desserts, including my Creamy Peanut Butter Strawberry Chia Pudding. The NuGo Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip in my opinion is the most versatile flavor of the other versions. Thanks to its subtle sweetness, I can eat it alone, add it to my yogurt, and yes, top on my smoothie bowls.

This is the ideal snack for a late afternoon or post-workout. Whether I am training for my next running event or lifting weights at the gym, these bars pack in the nutrients I need to restore energy. The real dark chocolate coating makes it a perfect combination of a snack and dessert in one! Having the cherry smoothie as a post workout snack or meal will provide me with the potassium and antioxidants my sore muscles need.

More reasons why I love the NuGo Dark in Chocolate Chocolate Chip:

  • Packed with 10 grams of protein
  • 200 calories or less making it a great pre- or post-workout snack!
  • Vegan and Gluten-free for those gluten sensitive or on specialized diets
  • Rich in antioxidants from real dark chocolate
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This hydrating chocolate cherry smoothie bowl is bursting with fruit and topped with decadent NuGo Bars!

  • Author: Katie Pfeffer MS, RD
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1-2 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of your choice)
  • 1 cup frozen, pitted cherries (or ¾ cup if fresh)
  • 1 medium banana, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter, unsalted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, optional
  • Additional ice cubes to thicken, optional
  • Toppings:
  • 1 Nugo Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip bar, chopped (for topping) (see Notes)
  • Additional topping choices: unsweetened shredded coconut, nuts, cherries, sliced bananas

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except the toppings. Cover and blend until a smooth and thick consistency is achieved. Add additional ice cubes to thicken if necessary.
  2. Slowly transfer the smoothie mixture into a bowl and fill to the rim. Add the NuGo bar topping and additional toppings (about ¼ cup each) of your choice.
  3. Serve cold with a spoon and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have these tasty NuGo bars, top with chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or a favorite chocolate protein bar!

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Hi, I'm Katie Pfeffer-Scanlan MS, RD (a.k.a. Bunny)! Registered Dietitian and food blogger. Sharing mostly plant-forward recipes and providing telehealth nutrition services!

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