Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-peanut butter banana blend topped with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and seeds for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

# 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Add frozen banana slices, peanut butter powder or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and coconut water to 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 sides until smooth and creamy
03 - Distribute the blended smoothie evenly between two bowls
04 - Top each bowl with sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and mini chocolate chips if using
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but delivers real energy without the sugar crash.
  • You can make it as thick or thin as you like by adjusting the coconut water.
  • The toppings turn every bowl into a little celebration of textures.
  • It comes together in minutes and uses things you probably already have.
02 -
  • Use as little liquid as possible at first, you can always add more but you cannot take it out once it is too runny.
  • Frozen bananas must be sliced before freezing or they turn into rock-hard chunks that will break your blender.
  • Let the blender rest if it starts to overheat, patience wins over power every time.
03 -
  • Freeze bananas when they are just ripe with a few brown spots, they blend smoother and taste sweeter.
  • Keep a stash of pre-sliced frozen bananas in a bag so you can make this any time without planning ahead.
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen bananas sit on the counter for five minutes to soften slightly before blending.
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