Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable Version)

Creamy chocolate banana bowls topped with granola, fresh fruit, and nutritious seeds. Ready in 10 minutes.

# 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 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Add frozen bananas, peanut butter powder or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and coconut water to 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 the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Distribute the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and mini chocolate chips if desired.
05 - Serve the bowls right away while the base is cold and the toppings are fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full and focused for hours.
  • You can make it in one blender with whatever toppings you have on hand, no fuss.
  • The texture is thick enough to eat with a spoon, which makes it feel more satisfying than a regular smoothie.
  • It's naturally sweetened by frozen bananas, so you skip the sugar crash.
02 -
  • If your bananas aren't frozen solid, the base will turn out runny and soupy, not thick and scoopable.
  • Using a high-powered blender makes a huge difference, a weak blender will struggle and leave you with chunks.
  • Don't skip the tamper or scraping down the sides, otherwise you'll end up with a frozen banana puck at the bottom and liquid on top.
03 -
  • Add a scoop of protein powder or a spoonful of chia seeds to the base if you want it to keep you full even longer.
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender if yours struggles with frozen fruit, it gives you more control and less frustration.
  • Let the frozen bananas sit on the counter for two or three minutes before blending, it makes the whole process smoother without sacrificing the thick texture.
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