Acai bowls, I love you, but make room for another smoothie bowl on the block. The Chocolate Bowl. The Chocolate Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl to be exact. This creamy-layered, decadent-looking dish is actually quite the healthy-delicious vegan treat..
pre-PB..
Out of this swirled.
Where's my spoon?
The Chocolate bowl. OK, so lets be clear here. There is nothing terribly mind-blowing about this recipe. I know that. It is really just a super thick, creamy and frosty smoothie poured into a bowl and topped with a swirl of sweetened peanut or almond butter. But even still, this recipe is one to try. I make it allllllll the time so I figured I would share it with you guys. And if you get bored easily like I do, just whip out your thinking cap because there are endless topping options once your creativity takes flight.
Shredded coconut
Chopped nuts
Cacao nibs
Seeds
Fresh fruit
Spices and superfoods
Crumbled cookies
Rice puffs
Pumpkin seeds
Crushed vegan cookies
Granola
And on and on. Just imagine the vegan topping bar at your fave frozen yogurt shop. Sprinkle your cravings on top for color, texture and even added nutrition.
Whip this up in the afternoon for a treat-style energy boost or indulge and have it for breakfast or even serve it as an after-dinner dessert treat. It has plenty of sweetness so you will easily mistake this bowl for a bowl of ice cream. But one glance at the ingredients and you will remember how healthy this bowl actually is!
To lighten things up simply use a bit less of the calorie dense nut butter.
Chocolate bowl here you come..
Chocolate Chocolate Smoothie Bowl with Peanut Butter
By Published 06/01/2014
This chocolate chocolate smoothie bowl is accented with creamy nut butter and made using bananas.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 ΒΌ cups non-dairy milk
- Β½ cup frozen watermelon (or sub with ice)
- 1-3 teaspoon of your fave nut butter or handful of nuts like walnuts
- pinch of sea salt
- sweet: 1 teaspoon agave syrup or 2 Medjool Dates, pitted and soaked in warm water
- optional: vegan chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- optional: scoop of vegan ice cream - chocolate or vanilla
- optional: hanful of cacao nibs, chocolate chips or a piece of chocolate (vegan)
Instructions
- If using dates, soak them in warm water for 1-2 minutes. Then remove the pit and toss in blender.
- Add all the ingredients to your high speed blender. Tip: Start off with only half of the liquid amount, and add as needed to blend. Using the least amount of liquid possible will give you thicker, ice cream-like results.
- Blend from low to high until smooth and creamy.
- Optional: add in the chocolate add-in and lightly blend for a few seconds, just until little bits show up.
- Pour smoothie in a big bowl or tall glass. Optional: Add a swirl of nut butter over top.
Yield: 1 bowlPrep Time: 00 hrs. 03 mins. Cook time: 00 hrs. 04 mins. Total time: 7 mins. Tags: smoothie,chocolate,vegan,breakfast,beverage,shake,non-dairy,banana
And hooray! because it is just about the start of smoothie season. Buy my book 365 Vegan Smoothies for all your smoothie cravings, tips, ingredient info and more!
Grab this bowl, curl up on your favorite chair and start swooning. Hopefully this treat will make you feel like this...
Chris says
The bowl that the smoothie is in does anyone know who makes it and where I can get one.
Thanks
Kathy Patalsky says
This was from anthropologie
Courtney Schrom says
Looks delis! Is there anything else that i can substitute instead of the shakecolgy cause i don't have any.....Plus it's really expensive π
Sara Miriam Amaro says
I've been eating this twice a day and I'm not ashamed. Plus, I add half an avocado each time. π
Kathy Patalsky says
Nice!! π
RockMyVeganSocks says
Wow - it sounds so good Kathy! Simple, yes, but awesome too. Can't wait to try it - I love the idea of the coconut milk ice cubes.
Kenton Kotsiris says
This looks delicious! And the chocolate peanut butter combination is one of my favs. Thanks for showing a cool way to make it healthy!
The vegan 8 says
This looks like pure heaven and I'm not even really a banana fan, but I love, love anything with chocolate and peanut butter!! I used to drink shakeology all the time too when I used to be a Beachbody coach a few years ago! I love how creamy and thick it looks.....faint π
Marfigs says
HOMG that kitty! The stretchy paws! I'm such a sucker for kitties and wish we had the space for more in our little apartment. Also, that smoothie looks out of this world. Unfortunately vegan protein powders are *ridiculously* expensive since they're all imported. Sadness!
Kathy Patalsky says
haha I am obviously such a sucker for kitties too. And I clearly have NO restraint in mixing kittens + food π
Some vegan protein powders can be less expensive! Did you check out my review blogpost? It may help you find one!
Kathy Patalsky says
http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/04/vegan-protein-powders-for-smoothies-my.html .. the link
Katie @ Produce on Parade says
Oh my heart be still, this looks amazing. I still haven't jumped on the smoothie bowl bandwagon for some reason. I love my metal straws! π This looks perfect. I do a morning smoothie like this; peanut butter, banana, and chocolate. Your kitty is so sweet!! I love the little bitty paws stretched out! π
Kathy Patalsky says
π smoothie bowls. you will love em sweets.
Erika says
Oh, SWOON! I've been making smoothies for breakfast lately and have been getting a little stuck on inspiration...this bowl looks FANTASTIC though--I don't consume enough smoothies out of bowls, especially really pretty bowls like yours π Thanks for the lovely recipe!
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks Erika!
PonderWhy says
I love, love, love this recipe. And while I love and usually make most of your recipes, I have to admit I am always looking for the "gratuitous kitty pictures." Looks like Sochi and Mr. White have found their "person." Lovely Nelly smiles upon those boys! Love and light to you and them.
Kathy Patalsky says
GRATUITOUS! I swear I was searching for that word while typing but could not think of it. haha Funny when that happens. I am glad you like them π xo Glad you like the recipe too!
Heather McClees says
Great recipe Kathy:) I've been making more smoothie bowls recently and really enjoying them:) I also love Sophie's products from Philosophie. I've been in Gream Dream withdrawal for weeks:) I made a variation of this same recipe using Green Dream, bananas, cacao powder, and almond milk with chia. So simple, so yummy:) Thanks for the terrific recipe! Have a great day!!:)<3
Kathy Patalsky says
Aren't they amazing! I just had a HOT Cacao Magic latte with a pinch of cinnamon, turmeric and cayenne added in. And I always add a spoonful of the green dream to my matcha shakes! Have a great day too!
Natasha says
I make chocolate banana peanut butter smoothies all the time. I keep thinking I should try frozen bananas, but I haven't yet. I use dates as a sweetener.
Kathy Patalsky says
Dates are SUCH a wonderful sweetener! I hate when I am out of them and crave them in my blended bevies, bowls and smoothies! Thanks for the reminder to buy more π
John Hartil says
What a sweet treat! and And a very contented kitten by the look of it!
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks John! Happy day to you!
coconutandberries says
Peanut butter and chocolate always hits the spot! I always forget to make these simple kinds of recipes so I still appreciate you sharing it π
Kathy Patalsky says
Right? You really cannot go wrong with these flavors. No such thing as a bad PB+CHOCO recipe I think π Yay simplicity!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says
This looks so delicious. I love the not so "mind-blowing" recipes, because often I have everything on hand so I can make and enjoy right now. Putting it in a bowl just makes it seem so much more decadent!
Kathy Patalsky says
Me too! My friend Gena and I always talk about this! How we LOVE blogging the usually quite simple recipes that we most often make in our daily lives! Sometimes maybe simple recipe ARE mind-blowing..
And yes the BOWL is the secret mind-blowing ingredient here I think π
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
This sounds great Kathy! I just made a similar 'ice cream' this weekend with bananas and Vega performance protein, which is my fave plant-based protein powder. I actually like the banana-based ice creams more than the regular kind! Gorgeous photos as always. Can't wait to try this one! π
Kathy Patalsky says
Me too!! I seriously love the banana blended ice creams! And if I want more fat in the blend I just add in some coconut milk. So fresh and fluffy and better than anything in a store. Well in my opinion! Glad they are so good for us too π And yes Vega rocks!
Lauren S says
Your photos are making my mouth water! Yum!
Kathy Patalsky says
Oh good! π Thanks Lauren!