Name: Peanut Butter Cookie Smoothie Bowl
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup rolled oats; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 frozen banana; 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice; 2 Medjool dates, pitted; 1/3 cup non-dairy milk; 1 tbsp flaxseeds; Peanut butter granola; Creamy peanut butter, to drizzle; Extra cinnamon

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This sweet, creamy, and nutty, Peanut Butter Cookie Smoothie Bowl tastes like soft serve ice cream! It’s a healthy, vegan smoothie bowl recipe that is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Top it off with your favorites for a simple, yet satisfying treat that only takes 5 minutes to make.

White bowl filled a chocolate smoothie, comprised of medjool dates, banana, frozen cauliflower rice, cinnamon, rolled oats, peanut butter, flaxseeds, and non-dairy milk, blended together. Topped with peanut butter granola, a drizzle of creamy peanut butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Sitting on a white marble counter.

The combination of peanut butter, bananas, Medjool dates, and even the sneaky veggie of cauliflower, all go together perfectly in this smoothie bowl. This recipe is so tasty, that it could even be mistaken for a cookie ice cream flavor. It’s essentially a thick, sweet, and delicious blend of wholesome ingredients that tastes like an indulgent dessert, but is nutritious enough to be enjoyed for breakfast. What more could you ask for?

Why you’ll love this smoothie bowl recipe

It only takes 5 minutes to make this smoothie bowl.
Tastes like a cookie ice cream flavor.
This breakfast is sweet, creamy, and healthy. It contains wholesome ingredients such as frozen banana, frozen cauliflower rice, Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and cinnamon.
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 7 ingredients to make this tasty smoothie bowl.

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 a couple of dates makes this smoothie bowl extra creamy and sweet. Also, be sure to make sure that your dates are pitted.
Oats: To achieve that delicious oatmeal cookie flavor. I suggest using rolled oats or quick oats, but not steel cut oats, since they will not blend properly.
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.
Peanut Butter: It wouldn’t be a Peanut Butter Cookie Smoothie Bowl if there wasn’t any peanut butter. I recommend using creamy peanut butter, made with 1 ingredient, peanuts!
Cinnamon: The spice of cinnamon truly brings out the oatmeal cookie flavor.
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 and can be replaced with chia seeds, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

All it takes is 3 simple steps to achieve your cookie ice cream!

To begin, add the non-dairy milk, flaxseeds, creamy peanut butter, cinnamon, frozen banana, Medjool dates, and frozen cauliflower rice, in a high-speed blender.
Next, blend the ingredients until smooth, thick, and creamy.
Then, transfer your ice cream smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with peanut butter granola, a drizzle of creamy peanut butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

A blender filled with almond milk, rolled oats, cinnamon, peanut butter, medjool dates, frozen cauliflower rice, and a frozen banana, sitting on a white marble counter.

A blender filled with almond milk, rolled oats, cinnamon, peanut butter, medjool dates, frozen cauliflower rice, and a frozen banana, all blended up, sitting on a white marble counter.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Anything goes for topping this cookie ice cream smoothie bowl. A handful of peanut butter granola, a drizzle of creamy peanut butter, and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon, are my personal favorite toppings for this smoothie recipe. Here are some more topping ideas that pair great with this cookie smoothie bowl:

Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my peanut butter granola, coconut cashew granola, chocolate coconut granola, or almond joy granola.
Chopped Medjool dates
Fresh berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
Sliced banana
Coconut flakes or shredded coconut
Chopped nuts: peanuts or your favorite nuts
Nut butter: peanut butter or your favorite nut butter
Dark chocolate, dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, etc.

Tips for making the perfect smoothie bowl

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

Be sure to use frozen fruit and frozen cauliflower to achieve a thick consistency.
Start off by only adding 1/3 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.
Make sure that your creamy peanut butter is made with one ingredient, peanuts!
Add rolled oats or quick oats, but not steel cut oats, to achieve the true oatmeal cookie taste.
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 secret to making smoothie bowls extra creamy 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?

Definitely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or thin as you want. Add extra non-dairy milk, about a cup, to make this smoothie bowl a smoothie.

Can I add protein powder?

Absolutely! Increase the protein content of this smoothie bowl by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I suggest using a vanilla flavor for this smoothie bowl recipe.

What if I don’t want to use peanut butter?

If peanut butter isn’t your thing, replace with SunButter, cashew butter, or almond butter!

Can I make this smoothie bowl banana free?

Without a doubt you can! Add an extra 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower to make it a banana free smoothie bowl.

Can I make this smoothie bowl in advance?

I do not recommend making this Peanut Butter Cookie 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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