Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowls (Printable)

A creamy blend of Greek yogurt, frozen banana, cocoa, and peanut butter, topped with fresh fruit, granola, and chocolate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

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

→ Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, frozen banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and ice if using. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour the blended smoothie mixture into a serving bowl.
03 - Arrange sliced banana, chopped dark chocolate, and granola on top of the smoothie base. Drizzle with additional peanut butter before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like you're cheating on your diet, but you're actually loading up on protein and real ingredients.
  • You can blend it in under two minutes, which means even the most frantic mornings won't defeat you.
  • The toppings turn it into something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a cafe, except you're eating it in your pajamas.
  • It keeps you full for hours without that mid-morning crash that comes from sugary cereals or pastries.
02 -
  • If your banana isn't frozen, the whole bowl will be too thin and soupy, so plan ahead and keep a stash of peeled, sliced bananas in a freezer bag.
  • Don't skip the toppings because they add crunch and contrast, turning this from a drinkable smoothie into an actual satisfying meal that keeps you full.
  • Blend on high for at least 30 seconds longer than you think you need to because any chunks of frozen banana will ruin the creamy texture.
03 -
  • Use a high-speed blender if you have one because it makes the texture impossibly smooth and creamy, almost like soft-serve ice cream.
  • If the smoothie is too thick to pour, don't add more liquid—just use a spatula to scoop it into the bowl and it will hold toppings even better.
  • Drizzle the peanut butter while it's slightly warm so it spreads easier and looks more Instagram-worthy, though honestly it tastes the same either way.
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