Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Print Version)

Creamy banana-chocolate bowls with granola, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds. Quick, nutritious breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, gluten-free if preferred
08 - 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
09 - 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
10 - 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips, optional and dairy-free if desired

# 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 speed while 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 using
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy while the smoothie base remains cold

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like eating ice cream for breakfast, but youre actually loading up on potassium, fiber, and plant protein without any guilt.
  • The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes, no cooking required, which means you can make it even on the mornings when youre running late.
  • Every spoonful has texture, crunch from the granola, creaminess from the banana base, little bursts of bitterness from cacao nibs, and just enough sweetness to keep you coming back.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen bananas sit out for two to three minutes before blending, it makes all the difference between a chunky mess and silky perfection.
  • Don't add too much liquid at the start, you can always add more if needed, but once it's too thin, you can't thicken it back up without more frozen fruit.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor with a wide base, narrow blenders don't give you enough room to move the mixture around and you'll end up frustrated.
03 -
  • Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of your blender or food processor halfway through blending, it ensures everything gets mixed evenly and you don't end up with chunks.
  • If you want an even thicker base, add a handful of ice cubes or use less liquid, the thicker it is, the more it feels like eating actual ice cream.
  • Top the bowl right before serving so the granola stays crispy and the bananas don't turn brown, presentation matters when it tastes this good.
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