Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Chocolate banana bowls with peanut butter, granola and fresh toppings

# 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 cocoa powder
05 - 2–3 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

# How To Make It:

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.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but gives you energy that lasts past lunchtime.
  • You can make it with whatever nut butter or toppings you have on hand.
  • It takes less time than waiting in line at a smoothie shop.
  • The texture is thick enough to eat with a spoon, which somehow makes it more satisfying.
02 -
  • If your bananas aren't frozen solid, the texture will be more like a regular smoothie than a thick bowl.
  • Don't add too much liquid at once or you'll end up drinking it instead of spooning it.
  • A high-powered blender or food processor is essential, a regular blender will struggle and overheat.
03 -
  • Use a tamper or pause and scrape down the sides often, it makes blending so much easier.
  • Freeze your bananas in chunks, not whole, so your blender doesn't have to work as hard.
  • Taste the base before you pour it out, you can always add a pinch of salt or extra cocoa if needed.
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