Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable version)

Thick chocolate peanut butter banana bowls topped with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and seeds for a satisfying morning meal.

# Ingredients 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 cocoa powder
05 - 2-3 tablespoons coconut water

→ Toppings

06 - 1 banana, peeled and sliced
07 - 1/2 cup maple cinnamon granola, gluten-free if needed
08 - 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
09 - 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
10 - 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips, dairy-free if desired

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like banana ice cream for breakfast but keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes even on the mornings when youre still half asleep.
  • The toppings add crunch and texture so every spoonful feels different and interesting.
  • Its completely customizable based on what you have in your pantry or your dietary needs.
02 -
  • If you add too much liquid, the smoothie turns into a drink instead of a bowl, so start with just two tablespoons of coconut water and add more only if the blender wont budge.
  • Frozen bananas straight from the freezer work best, but if theyre rock solid, let them sit for two minutes before blending or your blender motor will sound like its giving up.
  • Use the tamper constantly if you have a high-powered blender, otherwise youll end up with a frozen banana tornado that never comes together.
03 -
  • Use overripe bananas before freezing them because theyre sweeter and blend smoother than underripe ones.
  • If your blender struggles, pulse a few times first to break up the frozen chunks, then switch to a steady blend.
  • Sprinkle the cacao nibs and seeds right before eating so they stay crunchy instead of sinking into the smoothie.
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