Chia Cherry Pink Smoothie Bowls- FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

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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Comments

[annesaya]

wooow im drooling now :D

[gringalicious]

Thanks @annesaya!

[numberjocky]

That is a fascinating idea. It is a step beyond having a bowl of yogurt with all the toppings.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @numberjocky@

[anarchofarmer]

That looks pretty tasty....and the way you set up these photos just makes it that much more inviting. Great job and thanks for sharing

[gringalicious]

@anarchofarmer thanks so much for taking the time to comment

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[wparra94]

what a treat

[gringalicious]

@wparra94 thanks

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[attoan.cmt]

Superb photo and delicious as always. Thank you!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @attoan.cmt!

[olawalium]

Oh okay...i can't take this anymore. Can i speak with your boyfriend? I think he needs to let me "borrow" you for a week. I need this smoothie in my life for a whole week. Hahahaha.

You are really good. Well done my friend.

Been a while. I hope you are doing great?

[gringalicious]

Haha, well he's the very jealous type so I'm not sure I can guarantee your safety with that kind of request
Thanks for stopping by to comment @olawalium.

[olawalium]

You are worth the risk. I will take my chances hahahaha. Thanks as always dear.

[noboxes]

Amazing food photography. This looks like something I need to try, very soon

[gringalicious]

Thanks @noboxes.

[kommienezuspadt]

Beautiful photos and an incredible looking dish @gringalicous! Plum is one of those ingredients I never think of using. They always have fresh plums at the co-op near our house. I’m inspired to try something now. New post schedule? This is early for you!

[gringalicious]

Yes, I've been switching up my normal posting routine for the Summer. Thanks @kommienezuspadt and I'm so happy to have inspired you.

[mamaloves]

What an awesome idea and amazing presentation. Your photos are so beautiful and the staging is so well done

[gringalicious]

@mamaloves you are always so sweet and supportive, thanks so much

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[freegon]

It s look healty food🍆🍠🍍🍐🍒🍇🍉🍓🍑🍏🍊🍋🍈🌽🍌

[gringalicious]

Thanks @freegon.

[alberzamal]

Hola estimada @gringalicious, gracias a tus suculentas recetas, y tu extraordinaria paciencia para realizar cada uno de ellas he tomado la iniciativa de prepararlas siguiendo tus instrucciones, proximamente te enviare el proceso de realizacion, muchas gracias por compartir informacion que nos motivan a crecer dentro y fuera de esta maravillosa plataforma. (Reestem)

[gringalicious]

@alberzamal muchas gracias

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[goldmatters]

What do we call a smoothie bowl? Can we call it a Smowl?

[gringalicious]

Haha, I love it. Thanks @goldmatters.

[shaghayegh.rdk]

looks delicious !

[gringalicious]

Thanks @shaghayegh.rdk!

[momzillanc]

Really amazing food pictures. And, the recipes look interesting

[gringalicious]

@momzillanc thanks so much for the kind words

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[ngocbich]

Chia seeds is very good for health, I usually use chia seeds in my dishes

[gringalicious]

@ngocbich thanks so much

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[aldentan]

Now I am hungry...

[gringalicious]

@aldentan I understand

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[creativewoman]

Hi dear! What a great smoothie bowl! Really looks so amazing! My daughter also she likes to eat it with spoon, it’s a healthy bowl with chia and fruits.

[gringalicious]

@creativewoman I am so glad you liked it, I hope you have a chance to give it a try

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[magda.lena]

Why, WHYYY my husband won't make me one of these?

[gringalicious]

@magda.lena I don't have your answer

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[manuc]

Don't you soak the chia seeds first?

[gringalicious]

@manuc thanks

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[finevector]

i like cherry. it look delicious!

[gringalicious]

@finevector thanks so mjch

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[rynow]

I have never seen a smoothie bowl before, but I must say it looks amazing!!

[gringalicious]

@rynow thanks so much for commenting

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[ajala]

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[prettypretty]

It looks very delicious

[gringalicious]

@prettypretty thanks so much

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[joyrobinson]

Omg, almonds -chia-cherries- and honey my faves 😍
@gringalicious saw your post tru steem kitchen discord.

I'll definitely gonna try this smoothie bowl as I'm a smoothie lover 😋

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[gringalicious]

@joyrobinson I do hope you give it a try. Send photos if you do

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[hyperkid]

Bet they might go well with some Ice Cream Sundae.

[gringalicious]

@hyperkid I think you are right

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[hyperkid]

Yup. I was thinking like a tower style, layer by layer.
It would look magnificent.

[gringalicious]

@hyperkid thanks so much

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[justinrogers]

Reminds me of açaí bowls, love the presentation!!

[gringalicious]

@justinrogers you're right, acai bowls

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[frangipane]

Yep, I thought it was an instagram-vegan thing until I tried it and this was heaven.
Excellent pictures!

[gringalicious]

@frangipane thanks

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[thecapetonian]

Cool post man! #05upvoted

[gringalicious]

@thecapetonian thanks, but not a man

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[luisanaport]

Demasiado deliciosoooo se ve eso, ademas de elegante. Excelente como siempre

[gringalicious]

@luisanaport thanks

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[luisanaport]

@gringalicious debería de regalarnos un upvoto a quienes te seguimos, te leemos y comentamos tus publicaciones. 😜 porfisssssss

[gringalicious]

@luisanaport gracias

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[jigsjavi]

Wow! Nice content.
Check my blog about tropical food in the Philippines
https://steemit.com/food/@jigsjavi/food-culture-in-siargao-philippines

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[gringalicious]

@jigsjavi thanks so much for commenting

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[joham]

Smoothie bowls are my favourite thing for breakfast and I'll definitely be giving this one a try, looks delicious! I've just posted a chia seed, oat, date and lemon breakfast bar that you might like - perfect as an on the go snack :)

[gringalicious]

@joham thanks so much for the great commenting

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[oremmert]

What a Fabulous post! Not only a great idea for a smoothie bowl (which I'm definitely going to have to try!), but beautifully presented with fabulous photos! I want to be you when I grow up in Steemit! :)

[gringalicious]

@oremmert thanks so much for taking the time to comment

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[yak15]

beautiful and delicious photo

[gringalicious]

@yak15 thanks

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[simpleslife]

I like it : )

[gringalicious]

@simpleslife thanks

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[gringalicious]

@a-0-1 thanks

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[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @tomask-de!