How do I make a smoothie bowl thicker?

The key to a thick smoothie bowl is frozen fruit and less liquid than a regular smoothie. The frozen fruit will naturally thicken the smoothie while the right amount of liquid will allow it to get thick and creamy without thinning it out too much.

What liquid should I put in my smoothie?

You can really use any milk in this smoothie. I prefer unsweetened plant milk but you can also use regular dairy milk. Just don't use juice as it won't pair well with the chocolate and peanut butter combination.

Are smoothie bowls healthy?

Smoothie bowls are only as healthy as the ingredients you add to them. This chocolate smoothie bowl is healthy because it only contains whole foods and unsweetened, non-dairy milk.

Can I make a smoothie bowl in a food processor?

Yes, but a high-speed blender with a tamper is ideal. The tamper can push the fruit into the blade without having to add more liquid. I use and recommend a Vitamix .

Chocolate Smoothie Bowl (Dairy-Free & Vegan)

Name: Chocolate Smoothie Bowl (Dairy-Free & Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (I used almond milk); 2 frozen bananas, broken into chunks; 1 ½ cups frozen mango chunks; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or cacao powder; Optional toppings (see the notes for suggestions)

Chocolate Smoothie Bowl (Dairy-Free & Vegan)

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This Chocolate Smoothie Bowl recipe is full of healthy ingredients and rich chocolate flavor. Serve it as a satisfying breakfast or snack. Dairy-free and vegan.

Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup unsweetened plant milk (I used almond milk)
2 frozen bananas, broken into chunks
1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder or cacao powder
Optional toppings (see the notes for suggestions)

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Instructions

In the base of a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, combine your milk, frozen banana chunks, frozen mango, chia seeds, nut butter, and cocoa powder.
Turn on high and use a tamper to push the frozen fruit into the blade of the blender. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure that everything gets smooth and creamy.
Try not to add any extra liquid to the blender as it will cause your smoothie bowl to be less thick.
Once the mixture is thick and creamy, divide it between two serving bowls.
Add any additional toppings (see notes) and serve immediately.

Equipment

Vitamix Explorian

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Notes

Look for frozen mango chunks in the freezer section of your local grocery store.
To freeze your bananas, let them get ripe and spotted. Break them or slice them into chunks and freeze flat on a baking sheet. Then, transfer the frozen banana chunks to a ziptop bag for storage or use them right away.
Feel free to get creative with your smoothie bowl toppings! Some suggestions include: two tablespoons shredded coconut, one tablespoon cacao nibs, two tablespoons granola, half of a sliced ripe banana.
You can cut this recipe in half to make one serving. Or, you can double it to make 4 servings.
If you want to serve this smoothie bowl as a meal replacement, feel free to add 1-2 scoops of your favorite unsweetened protein powder to help increase the protein content.
Smoothie bowls are best served right after they are made. Otherwise, they tend to melt and become more of a traditional smoothie texture.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 332
Sugar: 28.5 g
Sodium: 97.4 mg
Fat: 13.6 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrates: 53.2 g
Fiber: 10.7 g
Protein: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/chocolate-smoothie-bowl/