Super Thick Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
This Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl is so simple, yet incredibly delicious. Super creamy, smooth, chocolatey, and ready to go in just minutes. Find all of your favorite flavors in one bowl!A super thick, dessert-like, delicious and nutritious “to-die-for” creation that's fully customizable with all your favorite protein, fiber, healthy fat, and nutrient-dense toppings!Smoothie bowls largely use the same ingredients as a regular smoothie but rely on more frozen elements and much less liquid. This means that, when blending using a high-speed blender or food processor, the fruits become a deliciously creamy, thick, soft-serve consistency.You can then transfer this creamy and refreshing mixture to a bowl and its also so incredibly easy to transform it into a heartier, balanced meal with various toppings that provide protein, vitamins and nutrients to fuel your day.Why you will love this recipe: Easy: Make this smoothie bowl in just a few minutes flat. Keep the fruits in your freezer, and you can enjoy a smoothie bowl any time! You can even add a handful of spinach or baby kale for an extra nutrient boost.Healthy: This chocolate smoothie bowl is a healthy breakfast filled with nutritious ingredients that are high in antioxidants and vitamins. It's a great way get in some healthy vitamins first thing in the morning.This chocolate smoothie bowl is one of my favorites - creamy, smooth and naturally sweet. It kind of reminds me of ice cream (but healthy!) This is not a "replacement" for ice cream, but the creamy texture is similar!This balanced breakfast requires no cooking, no need to hover over a stove. Plus, the base thick smoothie bowl recipe already provides you with your entire daily vitamin C requirements, along with Vitamin E, potassium, folate, and tons of fiber. This can then be built on with your choice of toppings.The results are akin to a healthy nice cream bowl you can eat with a spoon and enjoy for breakfast or any time snack or even dessert. What’s not to love?!
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas, sliced, frozen
- 1/4-1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice
- 2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Hemp seeds
- Granola
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, add all ingredients. Blend until thick and creamy. Scrape sides if needed. If the smoothie is too thick, add a few more splashes of milk until you get your desired consistency. Blend until the smoothie bowl has a consistency of soft serve ice cream.Pour into a bowl and top with granola, fresh berries, hemp seeds, and whatever else you desire! Grab a spoon, and enjoy!