Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable Version)

Creamy chocolate peanut butter banana bowls topped with granola and seeds

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 medium 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

# How-To 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 dessert but fuels your morning with real energy that lasts.
  • Everything comes together in under ten minutes, even on the slowest mornings.
  • The texture is so thick and creamy you can eat it with a spoon like soft serve.
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever you have in the pantry.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time, but do not overdo it or you will end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or you will be waiting forever for your blender to catch up.
  • Taste the base before pouring it out, sometimes an extra pinch of cocoa or a drop more vanilla makes all the difference.
03 -
  • Let your frozen bananas sit on the counter for two or three minutes before blending, it helps the blender work more smoothly.
  • Use a shallow, wide bowl instead of a deep one so you get toppings in every bite.
  • If you want it sweeter, add a pitted date or a drizzle of maple syrup to the base before blending.
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