Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

A creamy, chocolatey blend inspired by classic Chunky Monkey flavors, topped with crunchy granola, fresh banana, and seeds.

# 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 (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
09 - 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
10 - 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips (optional, dairy-free if desired)

# How-To:

01 - 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. 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.
02 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two bowls.
03 - Top each bowl with sliced banana, granola, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and mini chocolate chips if using.
04 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but powers you through until lunch without that sugar crash
  • The texture is impossibly creamy, like soft serve you actually feel good about eating
02 -
  • Using powder peanut butter instead of regular keeps the base from becoming too dense or oily
  • Coconut water adds just enough liquid without watering down the flavor like plain water would
03 -
  • Overripe frozen bananas blend smoother and taste sweeter
  • A splash of almond milk can rescue a base that refuses to blend
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