Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl Recipe
A delicious and nutritious Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl featuring frozen bananas, peanut butter powder, and cocoa powder, topped with crunchy maple cinnamon granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and optional mini chocolate chips. This smoothie bowl is rich in flavor and perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 smoothie bowls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Smoothie Base
- 2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1/4 cup peanut butter powder, or 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons coconut water
Toppings
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup Maple Cinnamon Granola
- 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
- 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
- Optional: 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel, slice, and freeze two medium bananas in advance to ensure they are properly frozen for the smoothie base.
- Add to blender: Place the frozen bananas, peanut butter powder or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and coconut water into a high-powered blender or food processor in the order listed.
- Blend the mixture: Blend starting on low speed and gradually increase to speed 4-5 on a Vitamix, using the tamper to keep the mixture moving steadily to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Process if using food processor: If using a food processor, process until the mixture gets stuck, then stop to break it apart and scrape down the sides. Repeat this process until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Assemble smoothie bowls: Divide the smoothie base evenly into two bowls.
- Add toppings: Top each bowl with sliced banana, maple cinnamon granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and optional mini chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen bananas to achieve a creamy, thick smoothie bowl texture.
- Adjust the amount of coconut water to reach your preferred smoothie thickness.
- Peanut butter powder can be swapped with regular peanut butter for a richer taste, but may affect texture slightly.
- Allowing the smoothie bowl to sit too long before eating may cause it to melt or become watery.
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter powder with sunflower seed butter powder and choose nut-free granola toppings.
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