Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable version)

A luscious blend of frozen bananas, peanut butter, and cocoa topped with granola, fresh banana, and seeds for the perfect breakfast or snack.

# 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 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 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 if desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like ice cream for breakfast but gives you actual energy instead of a sugar crash.
  • Takes less than ten minutes from freezer to table, even on the slowest mornings.
  • Toppings add crunch and texture so every spoonful feels different and interesting.
  • Easily customizable for whatever dietary needs or cravings you have that day.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time, but stop before it gets too runny or you'll lose that thick, spoonable texture.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, so they blend faster and don't jam up the blades.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor, a regular blender will overheat or just give up halfway through.
03 -
  • Use overripe bananas before freezing them, the sweeter they are, the less you'll miss added sugar.
  • Let your frozen bananas sit on the counter for two minutes before blending, it makes the process smoother and easier on your blender.
  • Drizzle a little peanut butter on top right before serving for an extra hit of flavor and a pretty swirl.
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