Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable Version)

Creamy chocolate banana bowls with granola, fresh banana, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# 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 Steps:

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 achieving 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.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
  • You can prep the base in under five minutes and customize toppings based on whatever you have left in the pantry.
  • The texture is so thick and creamy it feels indulgent, like soft serve ice cream straight from the freezer.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen bananas sit out for two minutes before blending, it makes all the difference without losing the thick texture.
  • Using regular peanut butter instead of powder works, but add it slowly because it can make the base greasy if you use too much.
  • Don't blend on high right away or you'll end up with a lumpy mess that refuses to come together smoothly.
03 -
  • Freeze bananas when they're fully ripe and starting to speckle, that's when they're sweetest and blend the creamiest.
  • Use a tamper or stop to scrape down the sides every few seconds, it's the only way to get a smooth, even consistency without adding too much liquid.
  • If you don't have peanut butter powder, regular peanut butter works but use only one tablespoon or it'll overpower the chocolate.
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