Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable Version)

Creamy chocolate banana smoothie base with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and seed toppings for a nutritious breakfast.

# 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 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 - Add frozen banana slices, peanut butter powder or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and coconut water to high-powered blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high speed. Use tamper to keep mixture moving. If using food processor, pulse and scrape bowl sides until smooth and creamy.
03 - Divide smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Layer sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and chocolate chips if using on each bowl.
05 - Present immediately while smoothie base maintains optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're breaking the rules but you're actually eating fruit and protein.
  • You can make it as thick or as thin as you want just by adding more coconut water.
  • The toppings give you that crunch you crave when everything else is smooth.
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to wait in a coffee shop line.
02 -
  • If your blender is struggling, add coconut water one tablespoon at a time until it moves, but don't add too much or you'll end up with a smoothie you have to drink.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, or you'll be waiting forever for your blender to catch up.
  • The base should be thick enough that a spoon stands up in it.
03 -
  • Let your frozen bananas sit on the counter for two or three minutes before blending if your blender isn't super powerful.
  • Use a flexible spatula to scrape every bit of the base out of the blender because it's too good to waste.
  • If you like it sweeter, add a pitted date or two to the base before blending.
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