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    Chunky Monkey Smoothie

    July 13, 2021 By Melissa Huggins / 10 Comments

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    This Chunky Monkey Smoothie will power your day in the most delicious way! You'll feel like you're having dessert for breakfast! It's creamy, chocolatey and nutritious! It requires five ingredients and whips up in minutes!

    Chunky monkey smoothie in a glass on a black tray with banana slices on the side.

    If you're a big fan of chocolate, banana and peanut butter together, you're going to love this Chunky Monkey Smoothie! It's one of my favorite flavor combinations so I make it often. It keeps me going when I don't have time to sit down and eat.

    There's no added sugar and all the sweetness comes from a ripened banana. So, yes, this smoothie is good for you and you can enjoy it guilt-free!

    Ingredients for chunky monkey smoothie on a black serving tray.

    Table of Contents

    • What's in a Chunky Monkey Smoothie?
    • How to make it
    • Add-ins
    • Topping Ideas
    • Success Tips
    • Chunky Monkey Smoothie

    What's in a Chunky Monkey Smoothie?

    • Cacao Powder
    • Peanut Butter
    • Banana
    • Non-Dairy Milk
    • Chia Seeds

    Two process photos of blending a chunky monkey smoothie.

    How to make it

    Add coconut milk, peanut butter, cacao powder, banana and chia seeds to a High-Speed Blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth, using the tamper as needed. Taste for flavor and adjust if needed. If the consistency is too thick, add a few splashes of milk or if it's too thin, add more frozen banana. Pour into your favorite glass and serve.

    Overhead view of two smoothies on a black tray with banana slices and chocolate shavings on the side.

    Add-ins

    • Rolled Oats
    • Hemp Seeds
    • Avocado
    • Protein Powder

    Topping Ideas

    Toppings aren't necessary, but are fun and delicious! Here are some ideas:

    • Swirled peanut butter
    • Banana coins
    • Chocolate shavings
    • Cacao nibs
    • Coconut flakes

    Success Tips

    • If you freeze your own bananas, make sure they are nicely ripened beforehand. Otherwise, they won't provide much sweetness to the smoothie.
    • You can use a small handful of ice to make the smoothie colder, but don't add too much or it will water down the flavors.
    • This smoothie is naturally sweetened with ripened bananas, but if you'd like a touch more sweetness, you can blend in a few Medjool Dates to take it up a notch.
    • If you don't have cacao powder, you can substitute it with unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Chia seeds can be swapped out for flax seeds.
    • Add-ins are a great way to power up your smoothie, but if you add too much, you can end up with an undesired texture. I would pick one additional ingredient so you don't ruin your delicious smoothie. Add more non-dairy milk as needed.

    Front view of two smoothies topped with banana slices and peanut butter swirl.

    More smoothie recipes to try

    • Pina Colada Smoothie
    • Acai Smoothie Bowl
    • Banana Berry Smoothie

    And here are 15 more Creative Vegan Smoothie Recipes to make your mornings fun!

    I love to hear from you

    If you make this Chunky Monkey Smoothie, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.

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    Chunky Monkey Smoothie

    This Chunky Monkey Smoothie will power your day in the most delicious way! You'll feel like you're having dessert for breakfast! It's creamy, chocolatey and nutritious! It requires five ingredients and whips up in minutes!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 2 People
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup coconut milk , more as needed (or any plant-based milk)
    • 2 large bananas , frozen
    • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (sub almond butter)
    • 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (sub flax seeds)

    Recommended Equipment

    • High-Speed Blender
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender, and blend on high until smooth & creamy.
    • The consistency should be thick, but if it's too thick, add a few splashes of milk. If it's too thin, add more frozen banana. Pour into your favorite glass and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Topping Ideas: peanut butter, banana slices, or cacao nibs. 
    If you'd like more sweetness, add 1-2 medjool dates to the mixture. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Christin

      September 14, 2022 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe -- it's easy, creamy, & so delicious! I made the adjustment of using 1 large frozen banana & 2/3 cup coconut milk (& it still turned out fabulous)! This smoothie is definitely a 10/10. Thank you!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        September 16, 2022 at 2:15 pm

        I am happy you like it, Christin. Glad the adjustments on the texture worked for you. πŸ™‚

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    2. Zoey D

      May 21, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      Do you have to use coconut milk? Would the recipe still work with a different milk alternative?

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      • Melissa Huggins

        May 23, 2022 at 9:50 am

        Hi Zoey, any plant-based milk will do nicely. πŸ™‚

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    3. AnneDap

      March 02, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      this is DELICIOUS.... i love drinking these after a good work out. I follow the recipe and add a tsp of ground flax seeds in addition to the chia seeds!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        March 03, 2020 at 10:03 am

        Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! Love the addition of flax seeds. SO healthy! πŸ™‚

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    4. Carolanne

      January 05, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Love this!! Easy and great on the go! And super delish!!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        January 05, 2020 at 7:54 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for giving it a try πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Alicia Ogard

      February 17, 2018 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! This is going into my recipe binder! This tasted like a decadent dessert! I bet you could make this into banana nice cream if you added more frozen bananas.

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      • Melissa Huggins

        February 17, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Alicia, Thank you so much! It's my favorite quick-breakfast meal. Yes, this could totally be turned into nice cream!!! Great idea. I must try it. Have a great weekend! πŸ™‚

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