Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-peanut butter banana bowls with crunchy granola toppings

# What You 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 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

# Directions:

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 speed, using the tamper to keep the mixture moving. If using a food processor, pulse and scrape down the sides as needed until the texture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Divide the blended 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 while the base is chilled and enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream but somehow counts as breakfast, which feels like getting away with something wonderful.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and freezer.
  • The toppings turn every bowl into something different, so you never get bored even if you eat it three days in a row.
  • It keeps you full without weighing you down, which is exactly what mornings need.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time, but stop before it turns into a regular smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Frozen bananas are non-negotiable here because fresh ones will give you a thin, sad puddle instead of that luscious, scoopable texture.
  • Don't skip slicing the bananas before freezing them or you'll end up with rock-hard chunks that your blender will hate you for.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas when they're just starting to get brown spots because that's when they're sweetest and blend the smoothest.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor, not a regular blender, or you'll spend ten frustrating minutes scraping down the sides.
  • Make a double batch of the base and freeze half in a container, then let it soften for five minutes before scooping for an even faster breakfast next time.
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