This smoothie recipe is based off of my Chocolate PB + J Almond Smoothie which can be found here. This is one of my earliest recipes, that I make ALL the time for b-fast, but I never got around to photographing it. But it's here now! Rejoice in the deliciousness of this blueberry-forward, peanut-buttery smoothie with light chocolate notes. Even better? It's loaded with tons of plant-based protein, fiber, nutrients, and bursts of flavor. This is the ideal healthy & tasty 5-minute breakfast to start your morning off right with all the nutrients you need to thrive. For this smoothie, I used a veggie-and-legume-based vegan/sugar-free chocolate protein powder with 20 grams of protein per scoop.
Keeping this post short. This Chocolate PB + Blueberry J Smoothie can be enjoyed in a bowl (as a smoothie bowl) or in a glass (as a smoothie, like in the picture, above). There's essentially no difference aside from how it's served and that in a glass it's more liquid-y, and in a bowl it's thicker and can hold toppings. But serve whichever way you please!
This smoothie- as always- is 100% vegan, GF, fruit-sweetened, and naturally colored. It has 26+ grams of protein per smoothie. Additionally, it boasts good amounts of fiber, omega-3s & other healthy fats, iron, vitamin C, antioxidants, and other vitamins & minerals.
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Also don't mind the lower quality photos in this post, had to do a photoshoot quick to have something for this recipe! If you're looking for substitutions for the ingredients in this recipe, I'd say it's pretty straightforward, and you can use your own judgement. This recipe is pretty forgiving, especially since it's a simple smoothie. To get some ideas for types of substitutions for the ingredients in this smoothie, check out its sister recipe, my Chocolate PB + J Almond Smoothie (w/ cherries).
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-K.
Chocolate PB + Blueberry J Smoothie Bowl (Vegan, GF, Sugar-Free, Fruit-Sweetened, Natural)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 large smoothie or 2 smaller smoothies
Ingredients (for smoothie in a glass):
1 to 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (can sub unsweetened plant milk of choice)
1 scoop vegan/GF/sugar-free chocolate protein powder* OR 1 to 2 tsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
1 to 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter OR almond butter (can sub nut/seed butter of choice)**
1 banana, fresh or frozen
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, make sure there is no added sugar)
1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional // can sub hempseed OR flax meal)
few drops pure almond extract (optional)
few ice cubes (optional // for a thicker, icier smoothie)
1/2 tsp natural blueberry extract (optional // for a more blueberry-forward smoothie)
1 Tbsp coconut cream OR full-fat (canned) coconut milk (optional // for a thicker & creamier smoothie)
Ingredients (for smoothie bowl):
1/2 cup to 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (start with 1/2 cup + see if it'll blend before adding more // can sub unsweetened plant milk of choice)***
1 scoop vegan/GF/sugar-free chocolate protein powder* OR 1 to 2 tsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
1 to 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter OR almond butter (can sub nut/seed butter of choice)**
1 1/2 to 2 frozen bananas (they have to be frozen for a smoothie bowl)****
1 cup frozen blueberries (make sure there is no added sugar)****
1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional // can sub hempseed OR flax meal)
few ice cubes (optional)
few drops pure almond extract (optional)
1/2 tsp natural blueberry extract (optional // for a more blueberry-forward smoothie)
1 Tbsp coconut cream OR full-fat (canned) coconut milk (optional // for a creamier smoothie bowl)
For Serving (for smoothie bowl // optional):
unsweetened cacao nibs or 100% dark chocolate chunks (or vegan/refined sugar free chocolate of choice)
chia seeds, shelled hempseed (hemp hearts), or flaxseed meal
Healthy PB Granola, Healthy Mixed Berry Granola, or granola of choice
crushed roasted peanuts, raw almonds, crushed walnuts, OR nuts/seeds of choice
a drizzle of melted peanut butter OR nut/seed butter of choice
sliced bananas
fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, grapes, or pitted dark sweet cherries
crushed freeze-dried blueberries
pomegranate arils (seeds)
cacao powder or cocoa powder (or carob powder)
unsweetened shredded/desiccated coconut
really any other toppings you desire
Directions:
Prep your ingredients: grab a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix or Ninja) and get your ingredients ready. If you're making it into a smoothie bowl, and you want toppings, make the toppings now ahead of time (if they require prepping, i.e. you'd need to make granola or energy balls for topping your bowl ahead of time, but you can just sprinkle nuts, seeds, and cacao nibs on top). If you're using frozen fruit, make sure you freeze the blueberries and banana ahead of time if not using store-bought frozen fruit.
For a smoothie (in a glass): add all ingredients to the high-speed blender and blend on high until well-combined into a creamy smoothie, about 30 seconds to a minute. Add desired garnishes (if any) and serve.
For a smoothie bowl: add all ingredients to a high-speed blender (pref. a Vitamix) and blend on high, adjusting speed as needed to get it to blend. You want it THICK. Start with 1/2 cup plant milk, and see if it blends well (use a tamper/blender push stick to help it. The tamper is the big push stick that comes w/ certain blenders and that you stick thru a hole in the blender lid while the smoothie/mixture is blending to help push the ingredients down towards the blades. If you don't have one, you might need to scrape down the sides + add more liquid if your mixture isn't blending). If it needs more liquid, add more a little (1/4 cup) at a time, scrape down the sides, and try blending until the ingredients are combined well enough into a smooth, thick, creamy, nice cream-like or smoothie bowl-like consistency. Then, spoon/scoop the mixture into a bowl and add your desired toppings/garnishes, if any.
Serve: you can decorate your smoothie bowl with granola, energy balls, nuts/seeds, shredded coconut, nut/seed butter, chocolate/cocoa nibs/cocoa powder, fresh fruit, or really with whatever you want. Or just leave it plain. As for the smoothie (in a glass), enjoy it with some add-ins such as blueberries, pomegranate arils, and chopped 100% chocolate stirred into it or straight up. Serve for breakfast, as a post-workout recovery smoothie, as a midday pick-me-up, or along with a blueberry muffin for an extra healthy dessert-that's-not-really-a-dessert. Serve & enjoy!
Enjoy this smoothie bowl/smoothie immediately. It's best enjoyed fresh. It won't last in the fridge for more than a few hours.
NOTES:
*you can sub pure peanut protein powder OR pea protein OR plant-based protein powder of choice. I used a vegan/GF/sugar-free chocolate protein powder w/ veggie powders in it
**salted or unsalted, creamy or chunky, roasted or raw, sprouted or regular, homemade or store-bought nut/seed butter is fine, just make sure it's unsweetened
***for a smoothie bowl, you want it to be as thick as possible, which = not a lot of liquid + frozen fruits. Start with 1/2 cup plant milk for the smoothie bowl, and see if it blends well (use a tamper/blender push stick to help it. The tamper is the big push stick that comes w/ certain blenders and that you stick thru a hole in the blender lid while the smoothie/mixture is blending to help push the ingredients down towards the blades. If you don't have one, you might need to add more liquid if your mixture isn't blending). If it needs more liquid, add more a little (1/4 cup) at a time and try blending until the ingredients are combined well enough into a smoothie bowl. Then, spoon/scoop the mixture into a bowl and add toppings/garnishes.
****you can freeze your own blueberries and bananas the night before by slicing the bananas and adding to a plastic bag along with the fresh blueberries. In the morning, they'll be ready to use in your smoothie! Technically you can use fresh bananas and blueberries for the smoothie bowl too, but you'll need to use more ice and possibly use less plant milk.
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