High-Protein Strawberry Cherry Basil Smoothie Bowl (31g Protein)
, by Scarlett Full, 1 min reading time
Some smoothie bowls are all about the toppings. This one starts with what's underneath.
Sweet strawberries and ripe cherries bring plenty of flavor on their own, while a handful of fresh basil adds something a little unexpected. It's bright, refreshing, and tastes like summer in a bowl. The basil isn't overpowering—it simply gives the fruit a fresh, garden-inspired lift that makes you wonder why you don't add herbs to smoothies more often.
Of course, great flavor is only part of the story. Made with Growing Naturals plant protein, this smoothie bowl packs 31 grams of protein to help keep you satisfied long after breakfast. That's especially important as we get older, when maintaining muscle mass and meeting daily protein needs can become more challenging. Instead of reaching for a breakfast that leaves you hungry an hour later, this bowl delivers a more balanced combination of protein, fruit, and healthy fats to help support steady energy throughout the morning.
Don't have pea protein on hand? Growing Naturals Vanilla Rice Protein works beautifully here, too. Its smooth texture and subtle vanilla flavor pair naturally with the strawberries, cherries, and basil, making it an easy swap while still boosting the protein content of your bowl.
Another thing we love about this recipe is how flexible it is. The recipe uses Greek yogurt for extra creaminess, but if you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle—or simply prefer dairy-free options—feel free to swap in your favorite plant-based yogurt and milk alternative. Coconut, almond, oat, or soy milk all work beautifully, and a dairy-free yogurt keeps the texture thick and spoonable.
Whether you're looking for a high-protein breakfast, a post-workout smoothie bowl, or simply a fresh way to enjoy plant-based protein, this Strawberry Cherry Basil Smoothie Bowl checks all the boxes. It's colorful, satisfying, lower in added sugar, and proof that eating more protein can be both nourishing and delicious.
High-Protein Strawberry Cherry Basil Smoothie Bowl (31g Protein)
Scarlett Full
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15 minutes
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This Strawberry Cherry Basil Smoothie Bowl combines sweet berries, fresh basil, creamy yogurt, and Growing Naturals protein for a refreshing breakfast packed with 31 grams of protein and just 9.5 grams of added sugar. Made with either Pea Protein or Vanilla Rice Protein and easily adapted with plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives, it's a simple, nourishing way to fuel your morning.
Ingredients
1.5 cups frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen cherries (fresh pitted cherries may be substituted; add ice as needed for a thicker consistency)
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk (or milk of choice)
⅓ cup vanilla greek yogurt (or vanilla yogurt of choice)
1.5 scoops Growing Naturals vanilla pea protein (may be substituted with vanilla rice protein)
5 to 7 fresh basil leaves
Optional: ½ to 1 cup of ice for thicker consistency
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Optional Toppings: Finish with your favorite toppings such as granola, chia seeds, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, sliced strawberries, fresh cherries, or whatever sounds good that day.
Directions
Add the strawberries, frozen cherries, milk, yogurt, basil leaves, and Growing Naturals Pea Protein (or Vanilla Rice Protein) to a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add a splash of additional milk. If it becomes too thin, add a few extra frozen cherries or ice to thicken. The finished smoothie should be thick, creamy, and spoonable—not thin enough to drink through a straw.
Pour the smoothie into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface.
Top with your favorite toppings, such as granola, chia seeds, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, sliced strawberries, or fresh cherries.
Serve immediately and enjoy.