Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Bowl

Tastes like ice cream, but it's not. Made in a blender! OK, so lets be clear here. There is nothing terribly mind-blowing about this recipe. I know that. It is really just a super thick, creamy and frosty smoothie poured into a bowl and topped with a swirl of sweetened peanut or almond butter. But even still, this recipe is one to try.

Author: Kathy Patalsky

serves: 1-2

Ingredients

•chocolate flavor: 1 packet vegan chocolate Shakeology (or a sub*)

•liquid: 3/4 cup non-dairy milk

•banana: 1 1/2 - 2 frozen bananas

•something frosty: 1/4 cup frozen watermelon or ice cubes (try coffee or coconut milk ice cubes for a yummy flavor spin!)

•topping: 2 Tbsp peanut butter + 1 tsp maple or agave syrup

•garnish: banana slices

*substitute with another sweetened chocolate protein powder like VegaOne or another fave of mine Philosophie's Cacao Magic

Directions:

►Combine the nut butter and sweetener in a small bowl, microwave for 20 seconds and stir until smooth.

►Add the liquid and chocolate flavor to a blender and blend on low until smooth. Turn off blender and add the banana and frosty ingredients. Place lid on blender and blend from low to high until smooth.

►Spoon the mixture into a small serving dish (or two!). Tip: chill the serving dish(es) before using to help keep your bowl cool while you eat it. Another tip is to place one large ice cube or chunk of frozen banana in the bottom of the bowl to help cool the mixture down.

►Swirl the nut butter over top, add garnish slices and serve!