Name: Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cacao powder; 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1 frozen navel orange; 1 frozen banana; 1/3 cup non-dairy milk; Chocolate peanut butter granola; Cacao nibs; Chocolate covered chia seeds; Creamy peanut butter; Coconut flakes

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One of the most famous flavor combinations has joined forces to create this delicious, rich, and zesty smoothie bowl. This creamy Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and several nutrients. Plus, this easy smoothie bowl recipe is plant-based and only takes 5 minutes to make.

White bowl filled a chocolate smoothie, comprised of medjool dates, banana, frozen cauliflower rice, cacao powder, peanut butter, flaxseeds, and non-dairy milk, blended together. Topped with orange slices, coconut flakes, chocolate covered chia seeds, chocolate peanut butter granola, and cacao nibs. Sitting on a white marble counter.

This easy Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl brings together an amazing flavor combination. Rich chocolate and zingy orange is merged into a delicious, delectable smoothie bowl. What’s more, is that it’s an easy breakfast smoothie recipe.

A Chocolate Orange Smoothie Recipe

This Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl is the answer to what you’ve been searching for in a new smoothie flavor combo. In this smoothie recipe, we’ll be adding a ripe banana, in addition to the orange, because it makes it sweeter and creamier. Along with the banana and orange, we’ll be adding cacao powder and creamy peanut butter, to make this smoothie bowl extra flavorful.

Why you’ll love this smoothie bowl recipe

It only takes 5 minutes to make this smoothie bowl.
Made with only 5 ingredients.
Packed with vitamins, 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 recipe only requires 5 ingredients to make this extravagant smoothie bowl.

Orange: It wouldn’t be the same without an orange to this breakfast combination. I used a frozen naval orange, but you can use a frozen mandarin orange.
Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl.
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.
Peanut Butter: Adding peanut butter to this combination, truly takes this smoothie bowl to the next level. I recommend using creamy peanut butter, made with 1 ingredient, peanuts!
Non-dairy milk: You only need a little liquid to blend, since it’s a smoothie bowl. I used unsweetened cashew milk, but you can use any non-dairy milk that you enjoy.

How to make this Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl

All it takes is 3 simple steps, 4 minutes, and 5 ingredients to make this smoothie bowl!

To begin, add the non-dairy milk, cacao powder, creamy peanut butter, frozen orange, and the frozen banana, to a high-speed blender.
Next, blend the ingredients until smooth, thick, and creamy.
Then, transfer your chocolate smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with cacao nibs, chocolate covered chia seeds, fresh orange slices, chocolate peanut butter granola, and coconut flakes, if desired.

A blender filled with frozen oranges, a frozen banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, flaxseeds, and non-dairy milk, sitting on a white marble counter.

A blender filled with frozen oranges, a frozen banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, flaxseeds, and non-dairy milk, all blended up, sitting on a white marble counter.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Don’t forget this important step! Toppings are the best part of a smoothie bowl. I decorated my smoothie with cacao nibs, chocolate covered chia seeds, fresh orange slices, chocolate peanut butter granola, and coconut flakes, for a crunchy texture and fresh burst of flavor. Of course, you can opt for some healthier toppings, so I will provide you with other smoothie bowl topping suggestions.

Healthy Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Fresh berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
Sliced banana
Orange slices
Chopped Medjool dates
Chopped nuts or seeds: peanuts, etc.
Nut or seed butter: creamy peanut butter, etc.
Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my chocolate peanut butter granola, chocolate coconut granola, almond joy granola, or peanut butter granola.
Coconut yogurt

Dessert Style Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Cacao nibs
Chocolate covered chia seeds
Chopped or melted dark chocolate/dark chocolate chips
Cocowhip
Coconut flakes or shredded coconut

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie Bowl

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

Be sure to use a frozen orange and a frozen banana, to achieve a thick consistency.
Start off by only adding 1/3 cup of non-dairy milk and only add more if needed.
You can use your favorite nut or seed butter.
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 extra creamy is adding frozen fruit. Through adding in 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 FAQ’s

Can I make this smoothie bowl a smoothie?

Most definitely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or thin as you desire. Add extra non-dairy milk, about a cup, to make this smoothie bowl 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 a 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower.

Can I make this smoothie bowl in advance?

I do not suggest making this Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl in advance. Nonetheless, you can certainly prep all the ingredients, the night before, by adding them to a zip lock bag. Thus, in the morning, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk, to your blender.

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