Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

Creamy chocolate-banana bowls with granola, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds. Quick, nutritious breakfast in 10 minutes.

# 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 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 Make It:

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 mixture moving. If using food processor, pulse and scrape down sides as needed until smooth and creamy.
03 - Divide 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 ice cream for breakfast but keeps you full for hours without the sugar crash.
  • You can make it as thick or thin as you want just by adjusting the coconut water, so it works whether you're in a rush or want to sit and savor it.
  • The toppings turn it into something fun and crunchy, like building your own sundae every morning.
  • It takes less than ten minutes from freezer to bowl, even on your most chaotic mornings.
02 -
  • If your bananas aren't fully frozen, the texture will be runny and your toppings will sink, so freeze them solid for at least four hours.
  • Too much liquid turns this into a drinkable smoothie instead of a bowl, so start with less and add only if the blender really won't budge.
  • A high-powered blender works best, but a food processor actually gives you more control and a thicker result if you're patient with scraping down the sides.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas in a single layer on a tray first, then transfer to a bag so they don't clump together and are easier to portion out.
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen bananas sit on the counter for two or three minutes to soften just slightly before blending.
  • Make extra smoothie base and freeze it in portions, then thaw for a few minutes and top when you're ready to eat.
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