Thick Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl
Make a thick, satisfying smoothie bowl using frozen banana, chocolate, and peanut butter. This recipe is entirely plant-based and creates an ice cream-like texture.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 large serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large frozen bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond or soy recommended)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder (optional, for thickness/protein)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Place the frozen banana slices, plant milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, protein powder (if using), vanilla extract, and chia seeds (if using) into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Start blending on low speed, using the tamper tool constantly to push the ingredients down toward the blades.
- Add only small amounts of extra liquid (one teaspoon at a time) if the mixture absolutely refuses to blend. The goal is minimal liquid for a thick texture.
- Continue blending and tamping until the mixture is completely smooth and resembles soft-serve ice cream.
- Spoon the thick mixture immediately into a bowl.
- Add your desired toppings and serve right away.
Notes
- For the thickest bowl, use the least amount of liquid possible. Stop the blender frequently to scrape down the sides.
- If you do not have a high-powered blender, let the frozen bananas thaw for 5 minutes before blending.
- Toppings suggestions include fresh banana slices, extra peanut butter drizzle, cacao nibs, or shredded coconut.
- For a higher protein bowl, increase the amount of protein powder or add 1/4 cup of silken tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 0