Happy fresh new week!

I think the last time I shared a smoothie bowl I explained my initial aversion to them the first time I heard the idea.

The truth is that I thought they were really absurd. I remember thinking something like "Eating a smoothie with a spoon and topped with chunks, what’s that about???" Yeah, I felt that way until I started seeing them all over the place and decided I should at least give them a chance and that’s when I changed my mind, they’re awesome.

I love this particular smoothie bowl because of all the color and, come on, it’s just really fun to say “chia” and “cherry” in the same title. They were made to go together. Also, these bowls are so fast and easy so you can prep them quickly on busy mornings or even make ahead the night before for a breakfast on the go. Actually, smoothies are something that, in my opinion, are acceptable anytime, anywhere. They’re great late at night to help curb those cravings too.

So I hope your year is starting off well and I can’t wait to share more recipes with you!

Cherry Plum Chia Almond Smoothie Bowls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2

Ingredients

1 cup Rainier cherries (or preferred type), pitted
1 cup (about 4) ripe plums, pitted
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups almond milk
3 - 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or to taste)

Toppings:

1/4 cup Rainier cherries (or preferred type), pitted
1/4 cup (about 1) ripe plums, pitted
1/4 cup raw almonds
2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients for the smoothie in a blender and blend until smooth. For a thicker smoothie allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the chia seeds to thicken.
Pour the smoothie into two bowls and top with the almonds, fruit, and chia seeds and grab a spoon!

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Hey, did you see my NEW YORK VIDEO?????

Oh, and did you catchall the other travel posts from my Canada and New York?

NEW YORK

1. Travelicious NY: Grand Central Station & Time Square
2. Travelicious NYC: 1ST OFFICIAL DLIVE MEET-UP!
3. Travelicious NYC: Visiting The Met
4. Travelicious NYC: Carriages, Disney, Broadway, & M&Ms
5. Travelicious NYC: Steem Friends & Italy in New York
   

   CANADA

6. Travelicious Canada - Victoria, BC: City Sights + Chinatown
7. Travelicious Canada - Victoria, BC: Whale Tales + Fisherman's Wharf
8. Travelicious Canada - Victoria, BC: Castles, Gardens, &.....X-men?
9. VIDEO! Travelicious Canada: Victoria, British Columbia
10. Travelicious Canada - Victoria, BC: Craigdarroch Castle
11. Travelicious Canada - BC Museum & Butchart Gardens

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