Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Print)

Enjoy a creamy, chocolatey banana smoothie bowl with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and wholesome seeds. A delightful treat.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
09 - 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
10 - 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips (optional, dairy-free if desired)

# Instructions:

01 - Place the 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 using.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy while the smoothie base is thick and creamy.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like eating chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream for breakfast but sneaks in fruit and protein
  • The texture transforms simple frozen bananas into something almost luxurious
02 -
  • A good blender makes all the difference here, but a food processor with patience and periodic scraping works too
  • Room temperature coconut water blends easier than cold, though either will get there eventually
  • The mixture can seize up and form a ball if your blender isnt powerful enough, just add liquid a tablespoon at a time
03 -
  • Peel and slice your bananas before freezing them in a sealed container for up to a month
  • Let the blender run longer than you think necessary, that extra minute transforms chunky into silky smooth
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