Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Print Version)

Creamy blended banana and chocolate bases topped with granola, fresh fruit, and nutritious 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 unsweetened 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 banana slices, 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 serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and mini chocolate chips if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while the smoothie base is still cold and creamy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream but leaves you energized instead of sluggish, which feels like cheating in the best way.
  • You can make it with whatever nut butter or milk you have on hand, so it adapts to your pantry without a grocery run.
  • The toppings give you that satisfying crunch that keeps you interested bite after bite.
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, even on mornings when you can barely function.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time, you want it thick, not runny.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or you'll be waiting forever for them to soften enough to blend.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor, a regular blender will overheat and give up halfway through.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas when they're just starting to get brown spots, that's when they're sweetest and blend the smoothest.
  • Use a shallow bowl instead of a deep one so the toppings spread out and you get some in every bite.
  • If it's too thick to blend, resist adding too much liquid, just let it sit for a minute and try again.
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