Breakfast for dinner is a thing, so why can’t dessert for breakfast also be a thing? I’m talkin’ a smooth, creamy, decadent smoothie bowl that is also jam packed with potassium and protein and topped with crunchy cacao nibs and melty peanut butter drizzle…
Did I also mention that it will be ready in less than 10 minutes? Throw it all in a blender and scoop that delicious mixture into your favorite bowl and top with anything and everything! I like to keep it fairly simple and top with sliced banana, cacao nibs (gimme all that crunch), granola, and peanut butter drizzle.
Yes, yes, and yum. I definitely don’t like to share, so I typically double the recipe and that makes for a happy start to the morning, I tell ya.
You know what’s better than a smoothie? A smoothie in a bowl, made with avocado, creamy nut butter and hidden greens in the form of kale or spinach. Smoothies are a great way to load up on fruits and veggies which, by nature have many of the essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs to feel full and healthy.
I personally enjoy smoothies because they can be eaten on-the-go, but when I have the time to sit down and eat breakfast, whether it’s at the kitchen table or at my desk, I always opt for a smoothie bowl because it allows me to add an assortment of flavorful and healthful toppings that just can’t be enjoyed through a straw.
If you really want to make a smoothie more meal-like and special, thicken that sucker up and pour it into a bowl! Not only do smoothie bowl toppings make things a little more fun, but they also take a slightly-filling smoothie into the actual-meal category.
Smoothie bowls satisfy us better than their drinkable counterparts, too, because you can eat them with a spoon. They feel more like a legit meal, particularly when covered with our favorite smoothie toppings.
Frozen bananas provide a super creamy texture, while avocado and greens provide plenty of plant goodness. Dates sweeten and thicken the mixture and coconut milk helps to blend the whole thing together.
People sometimes ask, are smoothie bowls actually healthy? I say you betcha. Smoothie bowls are every bit as healthy as regular smoothies. They are loaded with fruit and good stuff, and as long as you keep the toppings healthy, too, they are maybe even more healthy than old-fashioned, through-a-straw smoothies because they are delivering even more fiber and good fat and protein.
One of the best things about this smoothie bowl recipe is that it’s more a template than a recipe. You can play around with the ingredients all you want. For me, the toppings are always the best part of the smoothie bowl because it allows for creativity! I like adding fresh fruit for more deliciousness and hemp seeds for a little added protein and crunch, but feel free to top your bowl with whatever tastes good to you!
Create your own masterpiece as your go-to smoothie bowl with its own perfect soft serve like texture. You can enjoy a delicious healthy dessert like treat for breakfast, lunch or a snack, colorful, tasty and easy to make.
If you are preparing this recipe for breakfast, the nutritious combo of protein and healthy fats can set you up for a productive day and prevent mid-morning donut cravings.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl For One
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/3 cup almond or coconut milk
- 2 dates
- 1 tablespoon peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- handful of baby spinach or kale
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings Optional
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs
- Sliced almonds
- Banana slices
- Peanut butter drizzle
- Granola
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.Serve in a bowl with toppings of choice.
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