Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe

A creamy, homemade chocolate banana smoothie bowl recipe topped with granola, fresh fruit, and crunchy nuts. Thick, spoonable, and ready in just minutes — the perfect healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan-Friendly

Prep Time: 5

Resting (freezer firm-up): 3

Total Time: 8

Servings: bowls

Calories: 340kcal

Cost: $4

Equipment

1 Blender or food processor Essential for blending frozen bananas into a thick, creamy base. A high-speed blender works best, but a regular blender or food processor will do with patience.
2 Pre-chilled bowls Keeps the smoothie thick longer and prevents melting too quickly.
1 Flexible spatula Useful for scraping down the sides of the blender and transferring the mixture smoothly.
1 Knife For slicing fresh bananas and prepping toppings neatly.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

2 large frozen bananas sliced before freezing
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for extra sweetness

Topping Essentials

2 tablespoon granola
½ fresh banana sliced
1 tablespoon coconut flakes
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoon chopped almonds or walnuts
fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries

Optional Protein Boost

1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon hemp hearts

Instructions

Remove frozen banana slices and allow to soften for 2–3 minutes.
Add bananas, almond milk, cocoa powder, nut butter, vanilla, and maple syrup to blender. Blend until smooth and thick.
Pour the mixture into pre-chilled bowls. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
Top with granola, banana slices, coconut flakes, chia seeds, berries, and chopped nuts. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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