Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy chocolate-banana base topped with granola, fresh fruit, and seeds for a satisfying 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 cocoa powder
05 - 2–3 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

# How to Cook:

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 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.
05 - Serve immediately while the smoothie base is cold and creamy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fills you up like a real breakfast, no guilt required.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The toppings add crunch and texture that make every bite feel a little different.
  • Its endlessly adaptable, so you can swap nut butters or toppings based on what you have on hand.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add liquid one teaspoon at a time, because too much turns it into a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or youll be waiting forever for them to soften enough to blend.
  • Taste the base before you pour it out, because some cocoa powders are more bitter than others and you might want an extra drop of vanilla.
03 -
  • Keep a bag of pre-sliced frozen bananas in the freezer so you can make this any morning without planning ahead.
  • Use a shallow, wide bowl instead of a deep one so the toppings spread out and every bite gets a little bit of everything.
  • If your blender has a smoothie bowl setting, use it, but if not, the pulse function is your best friend for control.
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