Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bowl (Printable)

Creamy banana and peanut butter bowl with plant protein, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola for a wholesome boost.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, frozen and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
03 - 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup

→ Toppings

07 - ½ banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons granola
09 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons mixed fresh berries
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
12 - 1 teaspoon cacao nibs

# How to Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine the frozen banana slices, peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be thick; add a splash more milk only if needed for blending.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange the banana slices, granola, berries, peanut butter drizzle, chia seeds, and cacao nibs on top of each bowl.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You actually feel satisfied after eating it, not hungry an hour later—that's the protein doing its quiet job.
  • It's ready in 10 minutes flat, no excuses about not having time for breakfast.
  • The spoon-worthy texture makes you slow down and actually enjoy what you're eating instead of gulping it down.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas are essential; regular cold bananas will turn your bowl into a thin smoothie that defeats the entire purpose.
  • Don't over-blend the base—you're looking for creamy, not airy froth, which means blending for less time than you think.
03 -
  • Add a quarter of an avocado to the base if you want it even creamier and more filling—it dissolves seamlessly and adds a richness that keeps you satisfied longer.
  • Drizzle the peanut butter on top just before eating rather than mixing it into the base, so you get those moments where you hit a pocket of pure peanut butter flavor.
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