Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-banana bowls with granola, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds. Ready in just 10 minutes for a quick breakfast.

# 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 cocoa powder
05 - 2-3 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

# Directions:

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 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.
05 - Serve the smoothie bowls right away while the base is still cold and the toppings are fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a real breakfast, no guilt required.
  • You can customize the toppings endlessly based on what's in your pantry or what you're craving.
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, even if you're half awake.
  • The creamy base is naturally sweet, so you don't need added sugar.
02 -
  • Slice your bananas before freezing them, or you'll end up with a frozen banana log that your blender will hate.
  • Use just enough liquid to get things moving, too much and you'll end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a thick bowl.
  • If your blender struggles, let the bananas sit out for a minute or two to soften slightly before blending.
03 -
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor with a tamper, it makes all the difference in getting that thick, creamy texture.
  • Let your frozen bananas sit out for about two minutes before blending if your blender isn't super powerful.
  • Add your toppings in little sections instead of scattering them, it looks prettier and makes every spoonful different.
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