Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bowl (Printable)

Creamy banana and peanut butter blend topped with berries, granola, and extra nutty drizzle for a filling breakfast.

# What You’ll 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 (approximately 1 ounce)
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

07 - ½ banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if needed
09 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter, drizzled
10 - 2 tablespoons mixed fresh berries such as blueberries or strawberries
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
12 - 1 teaspoon cacao nibs, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine frozen banana slices, peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup if using. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be thick; add additional milk only if necessary for blending.
02 - Pour the smoothie base evenly between two bowls, dividing equally.
03 - Arrange banana slices, granola, berries, peanut butter drizzle, chia seeds, and cacao nibs on top of each bowl in an appealing pattern.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy while the smoothie base maintains optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes - perfect for busy mornings
  • Packed with 15g of plant-based protein per serving
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas (and optional maple syrup)
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
  • Satisfying enough for breakfast or post-workout recovery
02 -
  • For meal prep, prepare freezer bags with pre-portioned frozen bananas and other smoothie base ingredients
  • Warm the peanut butter slightly before drizzling to create beautiful patterns
  • If your smoothie becomes too thin, add ice cubes or more frozen fruit
  • Natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt) works best for this recipe
  • The ripeness of your bananas will determine how much maple syrup you need
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