Description
Enjoy a creamy and nutritious Chocolate Coconut Smoothie Bowl, blending rich cocoa and almond butter with fresh fruits and crunchy toppings. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this delightful treat is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup granola (for topping)
- Fresh fruits for topping (e.g., banana slices, berries, or kiwi)
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for added nutrition)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Its always easier to have everything ready before you begin blending.
- Take your frozen banana out of the freezer. If you havent frozen it yet, peel and slice a ripe banana, then place it in a zip-lock bag and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- In a blender, add the frozen banana, 1 cup of almond milk, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons of almond butter.
- If you like your smoothie bowl a bit sweeter, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. This is optional, depending on your taste preference.
- Next, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is well combined. This should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Once blended, taste your smoothie base. If you want it sweeter, feel free to add a little more honey or maple syrup and blend again.
- While your smoothie base is blending, prepare your toppings.
- Slice some fresh fruits like bananas, strawberries, or kiwis.
- Measure out 1/4 cup of granola.
- If using shredded coconut, you can toast it lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown (optional).
- Prepare any additional toppings like chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- Once your smoothie base is ready, pour it into a bowl.
- Add your toppings, starting with the sliced fruits, arranged in a visually appealing way.
- Sprinkle the granola over the fruits.
- Add the toasted shredded coconut.
- If using, sprinkle chia seeds or flaxseeds over the top.
- For an extra touch, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over the top, or add a dollop of almond butter.
- Grab a spoon and dig in! Enjoy your delicious and nutritious chocolate coconut smoothie bowl.
Notes
- Customize your smoothie bowl by adding protein powder or nutella for a richer flavor.
- For a tropical twist, add a handful of spinach or kale to the blender; the chocolate flavor will mask the greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes