Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bowl (Printable version)

Creamy blend of bananas, peanut butter, and plant protein topped with fresh fruit and granola.

# 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, approximately 1 ounce
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk alternative
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional to taste

→ Toppings

07 - ½ banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if preferred
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

# 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 get through your morning without that mid-morning crash that makes you irritable by 10 AM.
  • It tastes like dessert but actually fills you up and keeps your energy steady for hours.
02 -
  • If your smoothie base is too thin, no amount of toppings will save it—freeze your bananas properly beforehand so they do the heavy lifting of texture.
  • The peanut butter drizzle at the end sounds like a small detail, but it's actually the moment everything clicks together flavor-wise and makes the bowl feel intentional.
03 -
  • Blend with the liquid last if your blender struggles; it gives the frozen fruit something solid to grip before you add liquid and watch it all slide around.
  • Drizzle the peanut butter right before eating rather than mixing it in, so you get those pockets of pure peanut butter flavor that feel indulgent.
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