Name: Almond Joy Smoothie Bowl
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 banana, frozen; 1 cup frozen cauliflower; 2 Medjool dates, pitted; 2 tbsp almond butter; 2 tbsp cacao powder; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 tsp shredded coconut; 1 tbsp flaxseeds; 1/4 cup coconut milk; Dark chocolate, melted; Sliced almonds, toasted; Coconut flakes, toasted; Cacao nibs; Chocolate covered chia seeds

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This Almond Joy Smoothie Bowl tastes like a decadent dessert, but is loaded with wholesome & delicious ingredients! Coconut, chocolate, and almond goodness with some veggies takes this vegan smoothie bowl to the next level. Needless to say, it’s a chocolate coconut smoothie that tastes like a soft serve & is ready in just 5 minutes!

A white bowl filled with a chocolate smoothie, topped with coconut flakes, almonds, cacao nibs, and a drizzle of chocolate. Sitting on a white marble counter, with a spoon in it.

That’s right, a chocolate coconut smoothie that tastes like a candy bar, but is actually full of nutritious ingredients, that will provide you with energy! It’s a smooth, sweet, and creamy smoothie bowl recipe that actually tastes like Almond Joy soft serve. It can’t get better than that. Can it?

Why you’ll love this smoothie bowl recipe

It only takes 5 minutes to make this smoothie bowl.
Tastes like an Almond Joy candy bar, but in a smoothie bowl form.
Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber.
Perfect breakfast or snack that is sweet, energizing, and healthy.
A vegan and gluten-free smoothie bowl recipe.
Plus, you can customize this smoothie bowl recipe, by adding your favorite toppings.

Key Ingredients

This Almond Joy smoothie is creamy and perfectly sweet, so it actually tastes like you’re indulging into a Snickers bar. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl!
Frozen Cauliflower: I know it sounds crazy, but adding frozen cauliflower is where the thick texture comes from. Don’t worry, you can’t taste it. I recommend using store bought frozen cauliflower, or even frozen cauliflower rice, because it blends up nicely.
Medjool Dates: Adding dates to the recipe transpires the most amazing texture & provides the perfect amount of sweetness. Also, be sure to make sure that your dates are pitted.
Cacao Powder: To make the smoothie chocolatey! If you don’t have cacao powder, you can use cocoa powder or even vegan chocolate protein powder.
Almond Butter: Add a touch of creaminess & healthy fat with a some almond butter. Almond butter is essential to achieve that true authentic candy bar flavor.
Shredded Coconut: Is there anything better than chocolate and some shredded coconut? YUM!
Almond Extract: Adding almond extract to this chocolate coconut smoothie transpires the flavors to next-level delicious. Trust me! The almond almond extract makes this smoothie bowl taste like Almond Joy ice cream.
Coconut Milk: I love using coconut milk in this recipe, because it adds a tropical, creamy flavor, that is perfect for this chocolate coconut smoothie. However if you don’t have any coconut milk, feel free to use any milk that you have on hand.
Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

How to make this Almond Joy Smoothie Bowl

All it takes is 3 simple steps to achieve your chocolate coconut smoothie!

To begin, add the non-dairy milk, almond extract, shredded coconut, flaxseeds, cacao powder, almond butter, frozen banana, frozen cauliflower, and Medjool dates, in a high-speed blender.
Next, blend the ingredients until smooth, thick, and creamy.
Then, transfer your creamy smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, toasted almonds, cacao nibs, chocolate covered chia seeds, and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate, if desired.

A blender filled with a frozen banana, Medjool dates, cauliflower, almond extract, shredded coconut, almond butter, cacao powder, flaxseeds, and non-dairy milk, sitting on a white marble counter, all blended up.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

You can’t go wrong with smoothie bowl toppings! For this Almond Joy Smoothie Bowl, I topped mine with toasted coconut flakes, toasted almonds, cacao nibs, chocolate covered chia seeds, and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate. However, you can top your smoothie bowl with whatever you desire. Here are some more topping ideas that pair great with this smoothie bowl:

Healthy smoothie bowl toppings

Fresh berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
Sliced banana
Chopped Medjool dates
Toasted nuts: almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, etc.
Nut butter: almond butter, creamy peanut butter, hazelnut butter, cashew butter, SunButter, pecan butter, etc.
Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my vegan gluten-free & nut-free granola, peanut butter granola, coconut cashew granola, chocolate coconut granola, or almond joy granola.
Coconut yogurt

Dessert style smoothie bowl toppings

Coconut whip cream, cocowhip
Cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
Chopped or melted dark chocolate/dark chocolate chips
Maple syrup

Tips for making the Perfect Smoothie Bowl

To make the perfect smoothie bowl, make sure to follow these tips!

Use a frozen banana and frozen cauliflower to achieve a thick consistency.
Start off by only adding 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk and only add more if needed.
Use a high-speed blender, with a tamper, to ensure that your smoothie bowl achieves a thick and creamy texture.
Place your serving bowl in the freezer before you begin preparing this recipe and remove it when smoothie is ready. This will ensure that your smoothie bowl stays cold as you enjoy it.

Fresh versus frozen fruit

The key to making smoothie bowls is using frozen fruit. By adding frozen fruits to your smoothies, you will achieve a thicker result, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking. Also, don’t add too much liquid, because it is a smoothie bowl after all. I usually start with a little non-dairy milk and add more, if needed, until I reach the desired thickness.

Smoothie Bowl FAQs

Can I make this smoothie bowl a smoothie?

Absolutely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or as thin as you desire. Increase the liquid from 1/4 cup to 1 cup, to make it a smoothie.

Can I add protein powder?

Yes! To increase the protein content of this smoothie bowl, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend using a chocolate flavor for this smoothie bowl recipe.

Can I make this smoothie bowl banana free?

Certainly, replace the frozen banana with an additional 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower.

Can I make this smoothie bowl in advance?

Unfortunately, no. I do not recommend making this Almond Joy Smoothie Bowl in advance. However, you can definitely prep all the ingredients, the night before, by adding them to a zip lock bag. That way, in the morning, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk, to your blender.

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