Description
This Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl is a quick, nutritious breakfast that combines the rich flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness. Creamy and satisfying, it can be enjoyed as a healthy start to your day or a delightful dessert alternative, customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Bowl Base
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy-free milk options can be used)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 large frozen bananas (ripe bananas are best for sweetness)
Optional Toppings
- As desired (e.g., nuts, seeds, granola, fresh fruit, coconut flakes)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and frozen bananas into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Smooth: Process on high speed until smooth. If blending is difficult or the mixture is too thick, use a spoon to push the mix down from the sides of the blender and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional milk. Blend again until creamy.
- Serve or Freeze: Pour the smoothie into bowls, top as desired with your favorite toppings, and serve immediately. Alternatively, freeze the smoothie bowl immediately for a thicker, ice cream-like texture.
Notes
- This smoothie bowl offers a healthy alternative that tastes like a decadent dessert, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Using ripe frozen bananas maximizes natural sweetness and provides a creamy texture.
- Feel free to customize your bowl with toppings such as nuts, seeds, granola, or fresh fruit for added texture and flavor.
- Dairy-free milk options make this recipe suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
