Elephant and the Monkey

Dive into the playful and delicious world of the "Elephant and the Monkey" smoothie bowl, a whimsical treat that blends creamy decadence with wholesome nutrition. This vibrant recipe features frozen banana chunks blended with peanut butter, almond milk, oats, and chia seeds to create a lush, velvety base reminiscent of soft-serve ice cream. Topped with layers of fresh banana slices, granola, juicy berries, shredded coconut, and optional dark chocolate shavings, it's a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Perfectly customizable with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness, this 10-minute no-cook recipe is a fantastic way to fuel your day with plant-based energy. Ideal for breakfast or a guilt-free dessert, this smoothie bowl promises a deliciously fun way to celebrate wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Frozen bananas
• 2 tablespoons Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 2 tablespoons Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
• 0.5 pieces Fresh banana slices
• 0.25 cup Granola
• 0.25 cup Fresh berries (e.g., blueberries, strawberries)
• 1 tablespoon Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop two ripe bananas into chunks. Freeze them for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, peanut butter, almond milk, rolled oats, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. The consistency should be thick, like soft-serve ice cream.

Step 3

Taste the smoothie base and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a little more honey or maple syrup.

Step 4

Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Decorate the bowl with toppings: arrange fresh banana slices, granola, fresh berries, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate shavings in a playful design.

Step 6

Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy your whimsical 'Elephant and the Monkey' smoothie bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(695.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	854.5

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 325.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 68.3g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 589.4mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1777.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 56.9%