Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy blended chocolate banana bases topped with granola, sliced fruit, cacao nibs, and seeds for a nutritious morning meal.

# 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 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 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 desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream for breakfast but gives you energy that lasts until lunch.
  • You can prep everything the night before and blend it in under two minutes.
  • The toppings add crunch and texture, so every spoonful feels different.
  • It's naturally sweet without any added sugar, and the cocoa makes it feel indulgent.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time, but don't pour too much or you'll end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, because it makes blending so much easier and faster.
  • Using peanut butter powder instead of regular peanut butter keeps the texture light and prevents the bowl from getting too heavy or oily.
03 -
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor with a tamper, because regular blenders can overheat or struggle with the thick, frozen mixture.
  • Don't skip the vanilla extract, it ties all the flavors together and makes the bowl taste like something from a cafe.
  • If your bananas aren't sweet enough, add a pitted date or two to the base before blending for natural sweetness without refined sugar.
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