Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-peanut butter blended bowls topped with fresh bananas, granola, and seeds for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
02 - 1/4 cup peanut butter powder or 2 tablespoons peanut butter
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut water

→ Toppings

06 - 1 banana, peeled and sliced
07 - 1/2 cup maple cinnamon granola
08 - 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
09 - 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
10 - 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips, optional

# Steps:

01 - Place frozen bananas, peanut butter powder or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and coconut water into a high-powered blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high, using the tamper to keep the mixture moving. If using a food processor, pulse and scrape down the sides as needed until smooth and creamy.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and mini chocolate chips if desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream for breakfast without any guilt or sugar crash afterward.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The toppings add so much crunch and texture that every spoonful feels different.
  • It keeps you full for hours thanks to the protein and healthy fats.
02 -
  • Your bananas must be completely frozen or the texture will be more like a drinkable smoothie than a thick bowl.
  • If your blender struggles, pulse in short bursts and scrape down the sides instead of adding too much liquid too fast.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor, regular blenders often can't handle frozen fruit this thick without burning out.
03 -
  • Slice your bananas before freezing them so they blend faster and don't jam your blender blades.
  • Let the frozen bananas sit on the counter for two or three minutes before blending if your blender isn't super powerful.
  • Eat this with a spoon, not a straw, the thick texture is half the fun and keeps you from gulping it down too fast.
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