This post is sponsored by Bard Valley Natural Delights. All opinions and recipes are my own.
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that the weather is warming up, I am ready to get back on the smoothie bowl band wagon. I have to admit I got a little bored with my usual banana strawberry smoothie bowls and I was looking for a new combination to try. Boy did I find a great one! You all are going to love this Chocolate Covered Cherry Acai Bowl.
I fell in love with Acai bowls when in Hawaii 2 summers ago. Since then, I’ve been playing around with different fruit combinations. Who doesn’t love a chocolate covered cherry right? So, I took some of my favorite flavors (chocolate and cherries) and whipped them up into an Acai bowl. But wait I did not stop there! I topped this bowl of deliciousness with granola, chocolate chips and chopped medjool dates.
Why use Medjool dates? Dates are a naturally sweet fruit and thus perfect to add into any recipe to bump up the flavor. Any recipes that normally call for bananas or raisins can be made with dates too. Did I mention that medjool dates are full of potassium too? In fact, Medjool dates have 50% more potassium by weight than bananas do. Yup the perfect food for all you fitness enthusiasts to refuel and recharge with.
The best part about this Acai bowl is that you can whip it up in 5 minutes flat. I am excited to play around with some new smoothie bowl combinations this summer and see what I can come up with. This week, I am definitely loving the Chocolate Covered Cherry Acai Bowl flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 package of unsweetened frozen Acai (I used Sambazon)
- 1/2 - 3/4 C Cherry or Pom cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 C of frozen cherries
- 2 pitted medjool dates
- toppings:
- 1/2 C medjool dates-chopped
- 1/2 C granola
- 2 Tbl mini choc chips
Instructions
- Add dates, cherries, cherry juice and acai to a blender and pulse until desired consistency
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy
Tell me what are your favorite flavor combinations? Do you like to use seasonal ingredients?
Loading InLinkz ...
I have been using cherry juice in smoothies lately and loving it. I need to try adding dates. And Ive actually never tried acai but really want to!
Lisa @ Mile by Mile recently posted…Month in Review: April 2017
It’s a great combo and I love the cherry juice
Oh man this looks amazing – I have everything except the acai – it’s hard to find around here!
Annmarie recently posted…5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Satisfy Sweet Summer Cravings
Really? They have it at our whole foods check there
Ooh, this looks amazing! My mouth is watering. 🙂
Thank you for hosting!
Thanks that was the idea 🙂
This is like a dream bowl for me. I’m obsessed with anything cherry, and I still haven’t gotten into the acai craze but this really makes me want to!
Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…Spyder x Shape Take Tahoe : A Limitless Experience
It’s a nice change of pace sometimes
Wow! That sounds sweet enough to be dessert. Yum,
Coco recently posted…Yay For Rain
It could be!
Yum! I do like seasonal ingredients when I can, especially watermelon in the summer.
Kimberly recently posted…Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Recap – Week 11
I know I am looking forward to watermelon soon too
sold! This looks delish and perfect for summer!
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Miles, miles, and more miles
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
YUM!!!! I love acai bowls too and this looks incredible. Such a fun combo. Tweeted for you and thanks for sharing.
SJulie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Kettlebell Full Body Workout
Thanks so much I did love the cherries for a change of pace
I’m the first to admit I’ve never had an acai bowl. But they sure do look pretty!
Rachel recently posted…Everything Bagel Veggie Sandwich
Ooh I think it’s time to change that!
Funny thing is, I just mentioned acai bowls in my Mother’s Day post. Well, no one took the hint, but I’m going to make this tomorrow! Yum!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Coming Down from that Post-Race High
Fabulous hope you enjoy it!
Looks delicious Deborah! I have a bunch of those acai packets and some dragon fruit ones I was just saying to the girls I needed to use up. Happy Meatless Monday!
Thanks Sarah I forget how much I like the acai bowls they are a great change of pace
This looks amazing! I’ve made smoothie bowls, but I haven’t tried an Acai bowl yet. Thanks for hosting!
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…The Best Banana Walnut Bread! Gluten Free and Vegan
Oh I think you would love them they are a nice change
I tried that Pom juice when I was sick the other month and I thought it was awful! Maybe it tastes better when mixed with some other ingredients. I want to like it because I heard it is good for you.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…Weekly Wrap…May 14: How do the steps work?
I do not think I would drink it plain but I did like it in a smoothie
Oh mama! This looks fantastic!
Marcia recently posted…Just Like That It’s Triathlon Week
Thanks so much!
Chocolate, cherries and granola?? Yuuuuuumy!! I can’t wait to try this! My go to breakfast lately has been plain/vanilla yogurt mixed with blueberries, strawberries and granola! Need to change it up!
You just might!
I love chocolate and cherry together so am a big fan of your bowl. I’d eat it at breakfast or for dessert!
Thanks yes it’s perfect for anytime of day
All healthy and tasty ingredients. This is a good idea to use frozen cherries, even here fresh cherries are available for a very short time.
Sadhna Grover recently posted…ORANGE AND DRIED BERRY CUPCAKES (EGGLESS)
Thanks so much hope you try it out!
Thanks for hosting the lovely party, where I enjoy in taking part and your nice recipes.
Sadhna Grover recently posted…ORANGE AND DRIED BERRY CUPCAKES (EGGLESS)
I have still never had an acai bowl, but this looks so darn good! Love the chocolate & cherry combo 🙂
Christina Bauer recently posted…Hummus Phyllo Dough Turnovers
I think we have to change that asap!
This bowl looks so perfect for runners! All that natural good carb fuel in the cherries and dates. I can’t wait to make it.
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers recently posted…Writing a Gratitude Letter + Raising a Glass to Those Who Inspire Us
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it
WOW! That looks great! I got some chocolate covered strawberries for Mother’s day and was just thinking I should throw them in my smoothie in the morning 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…May is my Month- Week Two
Well why not!?
YUM. This bowl looks amazing! This bowl will def get me through my next workout!
Abbey Sharp recently posted…Gluten Free Vegan Grilled Fruit Recipes | Banana Boats, Watermelon on a Stick, Berry Cobbler
I think it would for sure
This smoothie bowl has my name written ALL over it!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Cold Brew & Cacao Recovery Smoothie (vegan, gluten free)
Thanks I think it’s pretty delicious
Looks like another great recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Mother’s Day Edition
Thanks so much
this is too pretty to eat…i tend to gravitate towards peanut butter and chocolate combo!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health recently posted…3 Ingredient Chipotle Cream Sauce
I did too until I tried the cherries but I think there is room for them all!
I’ve never made a smoothie bowl before! This just looks so good!
Really! We are going to have to change that 🙂
This looks great, minus the chocolate LOL But I am weird I do not like chocolate, LOL
Acai has so many health benefits too, I’ve never had it in anything but drinks,
RunawayBridalPlanner recently posted…How I tripled my blog readership while I wasn’t able to write new blog posts
You could certainly leave out the chocolate. I really enjoyed the cherry taste for a change
Wow !!! looks awesome! I’ve never had acai berry other than the juice form
Smitha @ FauxRunner recently posted…Cheering for Mom
It’s really fabulous in smoothies give it a try
So creative 🙂 I can’t get over how yummy it looks!
Thanks so much! It’s one of my new faves for sure
I might make this next month!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #70 Road to Ragnar w/Reebok
This looks like a great healthy/alternative dessert option for a Memorial Day BBQ. Maybe not the purpose that you intended it for, but I think it could work.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…The Emotional Roller Coaster of Losing Weight
Sure why not!?
I need to look for frozen acai pulp—your smoothie both looks terrific! I especially love your toppings.
Thanks so much! I found them at whole foods hope you enjoy it
This is so different than the one I make. Totally trying it!!! Love your toppings too. 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…3-Ingredient Homemade Body Lotion
Thanks I really wanted to find a new combo to switch things up a bit
This looks so good! Why, oh WHY does my stomach not like cherries!
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit recently posted…NOW Foods: Why this company will change the way you do supplements, oils and more. #nowgetfit
OH no that’s too bad!
Oh my! Ummm yes please!! I would love to have one of these! Sounds absolutely delicious!
Mikki recently posted…Gluten Free and Dairy Free Blondies ~ With Butter Flavored Coconut Oil
Thanks so much!
I have been all about smoothie bowls lately, but have yet to try frozen cherries in them. Definitely giving that a try next time!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition recently posted…A Little Somethin’ Sunday #80
It’s a really nice change of flavor give it a try
Im not a chocolate girl, but for some reason, those little chocolate hunks are giving me suggestive looks and I ain’t say no!
they do that to me everyday! 🙂
Cherries, chocolate and granola. These are a few of my favorite things.
Jill Conyers recently posted…A Guide To Begin Using Essential Oils
You and me both!
You had me at chocolate covered cherry!
A great combo indeed!
I love combining acai with strawberries, and I don’t usually eat cherries, but your recipe here is now one of my favorites. Really really delicious!
Thanks so much!!