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Vegan banana and cacao smoothie bowl that tastes just like chocolate ice cream…but it’s secretly healthy!

Smoothies? I’m in! Chocolate smoothies that taste just like smooth, creamy ice cream? For BREAKFAST?! Yup, definitely in.

This vegan banana cacao smoothie bowl features cacao and frozen bananas that blend into a delicious creamy smoothie and the best part is that it’s soo healthy!

What is Cacao Powder?

Have you heard of it or used it?

Cacao powder is different than cocoa powder. Both come from the cacao plant, but the difference is in how it’s processed!

Cacao powder is less processed, so you’ll see more nutritional benefits: magnesium, vitamin C, fiber and potassium. Also, cacao powder contains antioxidants!

Don’t worry- if you don’t have cacao powder, you can use cocoa powder for this recipe!

How to Make

This is so crazy easy!

First, you’ll need frozen bananas. It won’t work without frozen bananas so either chop and freeze the night before, or you can chop and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.

Simply place your frozen bananas, plant-based milk, cocoa powder and nut butter in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Remove from blender and add to a bowl. Top with your favorite healthy plant-based toppings. My favorites are hemp seeds, cacao nibs, goji berries and nuts like almonds or walnuts!

Banana Cacao Smoothie Bowl

Vegan• Gluten-Free• No AMakes: about 1 & 1/2 cups of smoothie Serves: 1 or 2 small portions for sharing

Ingredients:2 medium bananas, cut into small pieces and frozen overnight or for at least 4 hours. (1 & 1/2 cups chopped banana)1/2 cup plant-based milk (I use sweetened oat)*1/3 cup cacao powder 2 heaping tablespoons nut butter
Optional toppings:Hemp seeds, cacao nibs or chocolate chips, nuts, goji berries, chia seeds or add any of your favorites!

Instructions:

Simply add your frozen bananas, plant-based milk, cacao powder and nut butter to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and top with your favorite healthy toppings.

Notes:

Use your preferred nut butter, I use peanut butter.
This makes a thick, creamy smoothie bowl that resembles soft serve ice cream. If you want something thinner, slowly add more milk.
*I typically don’t use sweetened milk, but I did for this recipe. Feel free to use unsweetened but it may not be as sweet.

Vegan Banana Cacao Smoothie Bowl

Vegan banana and cacao smoothie bowl that tastes just like chocolate ice cream…but it’s secretly healthy!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Breakfast

Servings 1 person

Equipment

You will need: a blender or food processor

Ingredients

2 medium bananas, cut into small pieces and frozen overnight or for at least 4 hours. 1 & 1/2 cups chopped banana
1/2 cup plant-based milk
1/3 cup cacao powder
2 heaping tablespoons nut butter

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy!
Transfer to a bowl and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use your preferred nut butter, I use peanut butter.
This makes a thick, creamy smoothie bowl that resembles soft serve ice cream. If you want something thinner, slowly add more milk.
*I typically don’t use sweetened milk, but I did for this recipe. Feel free to use unsweetened but it may not be as sweet.