Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-peanut butter banana blend topped with granola, fresh fruit, and 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 cocoa powder
05 - 2-3 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

# 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 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 using.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels your morning with real ingredients and no guilt.
  • The frozen banana base means no ice diluting the flavor, just pure creamy chocolate-peanut butter magic.
  • You can make it as thick or thin as you want depending on your mood and how patient your blender feels that day.
  • Toppings turn every bowl into a little edible art project that actually tastes as good as it looks.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time instead of all at once, or you will end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or you will be waiting forever for them to blend and might burn out your motor.
  • Taste the base before you pour it into bowls because once the toppings are on, it is too late to adjust the sweetness or cocoa level.
03 -
  • Add a handful of spinach to the base for extra nutrients without changing the flavor, the cocoa and peanut butter cover it completely.
  • If the base is too thick to blend, warm your frozen bananas on the counter for two minutes instead of adding more liquid, and you will keep that perfect texture.
  • Use a chilled bowl if you have time, it keeps the base cold longer and gives you a few extra minutes to enjoy before it starts to soften.
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