Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate banana blend topped with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and seeds for a satisfying breakfast.

# 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 Make It:

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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream but somehow counts as a healthy start to your day.
  • You can make it as thick or thin as you want, depending on how patient your blender feels that morning.
  • The toppings give you that satisfying crunch that a regular smoothie just can't offer.
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to brew a pot of coffee.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add liquid one teaspoon at a time, not all at once, or you'll end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or you'll be waiting for your blender to catch up while it tries to chew through frozen banana logs.
  • Don't skip the tamper if your blender has one, it's the difference between a smooth blend and a frustrated morning.
03 -
  • Use peanut butter powder instead of regular peanut butter if you want to keep the base thick without adding extra fat or calories.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to the base before blending, it makes the chocolate and peanut butter flavors pop in a way that feels almost magical.
  • If you're serving this to someone for the first time, go a little wild with the toppings because presentation is half the reason people fall in love with smoothie bowls.
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