Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Thick chocolate peanut butter banana bowls topped with crunchy granola and fresh fruit.

# 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 Prepare:

01 - Place the 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 the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a chocolate peanut butter milkshake but gives you energy instead of a sugar crash.
  • You can make it as thick or thin as you want, and it comes together in under ten minutes with no cooking required.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time until it moves, but don't overdo it or you'll end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Freezing your bananas in slices instead of whole makes blending so much easier and faster.
03 -
  • Blend just until smooth, don't overdo it or the friction will warm up the mixture and turn it into a regular smoothie instead of a thick, spoonable base.
  • If you want it even thicker, freeze the bowl for five minutes after filling it and before adding toppings so it sets up like soft serve ice cream.
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