Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-peanut butter blended bowls topped with granola, bananas, and seeds.

# 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

# Directions:

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 speed, 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream but fuels you like a real breakfast, so you can pretend you're being indulgent while actually being responsible.
  • Everything comes together in one blender, which means fewer dishes and more time to sit down and actually enjoy it.
  • The toppings add crunch and texture that turn a simple smoothie into something that feels intentional and special.
02 -
  • If you add too much liquid at the start, you'll end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick, spoonable bowl, so go light and add more only if your blender is really struggling.
  • Frozen banana is non-negotiable here because fresh banana will give you a thin, sad puddle instead of that ice cream texture you're aiming for.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas in a single layer on a tray first, then transfer them to a bag so they don't clump together into one giant frozen mass.
  • If you want an even creamier base, toss in a tablespoon of coconut cream or a few ice cubes made from almond milk instead of more coconut water.
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