Banana Peanut Butter Cacao Bowl (Printable)
A rich and creamy bowl with frozen bananas, peanut butter, and cacao topped with crunchy coconut chips and fresh fruit.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, frozen and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup coconut chips
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if desired
11 - Fresh berries such as blueberries or strawberries, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place frozen bananas, peanut butter, cacao powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey or maple syrup if using into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until thick, smooth, and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
02 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to spread into an even layer.
03 - Arrange coconut chips, sliced fresh banana, chia seeds, granola, and fresh berries artistically on top of the smoothie base.
04 - Enjoy the smoothie bowl right away with a spoon while the texture is thick and creamy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture mimics soft serve ice cream but its packed with nourishing ingredients
- Takes literally ten minutes from frozen banana to first spoonful
- Customizable toppings mean you never make the same bowl twice
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- Frozen bananas must be sliced before freezing or your blender will stage a protest
- Let the mixture blend for a full minute even if it looks done, this makes all the difference for creaminess
- This bowl waits for no one, eat immediately before it melts into soup
03 -
- Overripe bananas with brown spots freeze best and add natural sweetness
- A splash of vanilla extract makes everything taste more expensive