Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bowl (Print View)

Thick, creamy banana and peanut butter blend topped with fresh fruit, granola, and extra crunch for a filling start to your day.

# Components:

→ 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 plant-based milk alternative
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional for sweetness

→ Toppings

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

# Method:

01 - Combine frozen banana slices, peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup in blender.
02 - Blend mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Consistency should be thick; add additional milk only if necessary for blending.
03 - Divide smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange banana slices, granola, fresh berries, peanut butter drizzle, chia seeds, and cacao nibs on top of each bowl in desired pattern.
05 - Present bowls with spoons and consume right away for optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a peanut butter banana milkshake but actually keeps you full for hours thanks to the plant-based protein.
  • You can prep it in the time it takes to scroll through your phone, making it perfect for those mornings when you're running behind.
  • The texture is thick enough to eat with a spoon, which somehow makes it feel more satisfying than drinking a smoothie.
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  • The thicker your smoothie base, the more satisfying the eating experience—I learned this by making too many thin versions that felt like I was just drinking my breakfast.
  • Add your granola right before eating, not mixed into the base, because it turns soft and sad after sitting for more than a few minutes in contact with the moisture.
03 -
  • Make the smoothie base the night before and refrigerate it, then portion into bowls and add fresh toppings in the morning—this saves you precious time on rushed days.
  • If your protein powder is clumpy or your blender isn't powerful, blend the dry ingredients first with a splash of milk before adding the frozen banana, and you'll avoid that grainy texture that ruins everything.
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