Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowls (Printable Version)

Rich cocoa and nutty peanut butter blended with frozen banana and Greek yogurt, topped with granola and fresh fruit.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup vanilla low-fat Greek yogurt
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 cup granola
09 - 1 teaspoon peanut butter

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, frozen banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and ice cubes in blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour blended smoothie mixture into serving bowl.
03 - Arrange sliced banana, chopped dark chocolate, and granola over smoothie base. Drizzle with peanut butter before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a chocolate peanut butter cup but leaves you energized instead of sluggish.
  • You can make it in under two minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The thick texture makes it feel more like a treat than a quick fix.
  • Toppings turn it into something you actually want to sit down and enjoy.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, add a splash of milk or water to get it moving, but dont add too much or the bowl will be soupy.
  • Freeze your bananas in slices, not whole, it makes blending so much easier and faster.
  • Taste the base before pouring, if it needs sweetness, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup right into the blender.
03 -
  • Use a wide shallow bowl instead of a deep one, it makes it easier to get toppings in every bite.
  • Pre-portion frozen banana slices in bags so you can grab and blend without thinking.
  • If youre making this for kids, let them choose and arrange their own toppings, they love the control and eat it faster.
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