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Chocolate Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie Bowl

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Chocolate for breakfast? Not only is this satisfying smoothie bowl delicious, it’s good for you too, packed with almost 12 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber!

Chocolate Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie Bowl | @foodiephysician

In case you haven’t noticed, smoothie bowls are all the rage right now. Thicker than a traditional smoothie, smoothie bowls are eaten in a bowl with a spoon rather than being sipped through a straw.

A smoothie bowl is a more substantial meal than a smoothie and is a great way to jumpstart your day. And you can have fun with smoothie bowls, customizing them with your favorite ingredients and toppings.

People go all out on social media creating beautiful smoothie bowls that look like pieces of artwork. I was inspired to create my own delicious smoothie bowl that would satisfy my appetite, give me a boost of nutrition, and also provide me with enough energy to get through the morning.

I decided to go with chocolate. After all, who wouldn’t want to have chocolate for breakfast?

To give my smoothie bowl a rich chocolate base, I used CocoaVia® cocoa extract supplement in Unsweetened Dark Chocolate. CocoaVia® is a daily cocoa extract supplement that delivers the highest concentration of cocoa flavanols, which are scientifically proven to promote a healthy heart by supporting healthy blood flow†.

The cocoa flavanols in CocoaVia® supplement are backed by two decades of scientific research that suggests these powerful plant-derived nutrients from cocoa beans may play a valuable role in cardiovascular health. Why can’t you just get the same amount of flavanols from eating chocolate? Chocolate is a fabulous treat, but it’s not a reliable way to get sufficient quantities of cocoa flavanols.

Traditional cocoa processing, which includes drying, fermenting and roasting of beans, destroys many of the flavanols naturally present in the cocoa bean. The concentrated cocoa extract in Cocoavia® supplement is made using their patented Cocoapro® process to preserve the highest concentration of cocoa flavanols. So basically, CocoaVia® supplement isolates the “good stuff” in chocolate in a convenient, versatile form, without all the calories and fat.

I decided to go with the Unsweetened Dark Chocolate as the base of my smoothie bowl, which I blended with milk and peanut butter powder. To thicken it, I also added a frozen banana, chia seeds and Greek yogurt. These ingredients also add plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, and micronutrients.

To top off my smoothie bowl, I went with a classic combination- peanut butter and jelly. I’ve been using a lot of peanut butter powder in my smoothies lately because it has less calories and fat than regular peanut butter. You can use regular peanut butter if you prefer or whatever type of nut butter you like such as almond or cashew butter.

I then drizzled on a little raspberry jam, but again, you can use whatever flavor jam you like such as strawberry or blackberry. Try my easy homemade Blackberry Chia Jam recipe.

I also sprinkled some granola onto my smoothie bowl to make it more substantial as a hearty and filling breakfast. You can make your own granola (check out my Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola recipe) or you can buy it if you’re pressed for time. I happened to find a delicious dark chocolate granola with chocolate and berries at Whole Foods that worked perfectly in this dish.

A delicious chocolate smoothie bowl topped with crunchy granola, peanut butter, jam, fresh raspberries, and chia seeds. Breakfast is served!

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†This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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