Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-banana blend with peanut butter, topped with granola, fresh banana, and seeds.

# 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 - 2–3 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

# 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, 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 serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and mini chocolate chips if desired.
05 - Serve the smoothie bowls right away while the base is cold and creamy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels your morning with real ingredients and natural sweetness.
  • You can make it as thick or as creamy as you like just by adjusting the coconut water.
  • The toppings turn every bowl into something personal, crunchy, and satisfying.
02 -
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or you'll be waiting forever for them to soften enough to blend.
  • Don't add too much liquid at once or you'll end up with a smoothie you drink, not eat.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor, anything less and you'll struggle to get that creamy texture.
03 -
  • Let the frozen bananas sit at room temperature for two to three minutes before blending if your blender isn't super powerful.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to the base, it makes the chocolate flavor pop in a way you wouldn't expect.
  • Top with the granola right before eating so it stays crunchy, not soggy.
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