Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy chocolate-peanut banana bowls with crunchy granola toppings

# 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 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

# Steps:

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 using.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream for breakfast without any of the guilt that usually follows.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes even if your brain hasn't fully woken up yet.
  • The toppings give you that satisfying crunch that regular smoothies always lack.
  • It keeps you full for hours because of the peanut butter and all those seeds.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time, because too much liquid turns this into a regular smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Use bananas that are frozen solid, not just chilled, or the texture will be more like baby food than ice cream.
  • Don't skip the tamper or the constant scraping if you're using a food processor, because frozen bananas are stubborn and will just sit there otherwise.
03 -
  • Use a high-powered blender if you have one, because food processors work but require way more stopping and scraping and patience.
  • Let your frozen bananas sit on the counter for about two minutes before blending if they're rock-hard from a deep freeze, it makes everything easier.
  • Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the base before blending, it makes the chocolate taste richer and the peanut butter flavor pop.
  • If you're using regular peanut butter instead of powder, start with one tablespoon and add more to taste, because it can overpower everything quickly.
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