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If you love smoothies and smoothie bowls, you are in for a treat today! This chocolate smoothie bowl is high in fiber and protein, making it the perfect dessert, brunch treat or post-workout snack!
To be honest, I had no idea what a “smoothie bowl” was until I saw some people on Instagram holding gorgeous bowls of fruit and calling them smoothie bowls. The concept is pretty simple actually, it’s a thick smoothie that instead of drinking it, it’s eaten with a spoon. Perhaps, what I find most unique about them is the ability to top the bowl with a lot of “toppings.” And if you know me, toppings are the way to my heart.
I want to show you how easy this smoothie bowl is to make in the video below. This chocolate smoothie bowl has lots of healthy vitamins and minerals and of course fiber from the Sunsweet prunes. Plus, it satisfies my craving for something sweet and chocolaty all while packing a lot of nutrition.
Many of you have asked me, how do you get your smoothies so smooth? How do you find the time to make them in the morning? Well, I’ll tell you my secret. I often place everything in the blender, with the milk first then the harder to blend items like nuts at the bottom to soften up overnight; and in the morning, all I do is pull the blender out of the fridge and blend. Boom! Instant deliciousness.
After my morning workout, I’m not usually looking to eat a big breakfast so a smoothie bowl is perfect to get me going. I know that refueling my body and providing myself with fiber and protein in a meal will help me stay full longer and give me the energy I need to stay focused the rest of the day.
Prunes are my go-to ingredient to add more fiber to my day. I’ve also used them in my High Fiber Breakfast Muffins and Chicken with Prunes and Sage for dinner. I hope you enjoy this delicious smoothie bowl as much as I do!
What are some of your reasons to eat healthy?
High Fiber and Protein Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ avocado (or if omitting, use 1 whole frozen banana)
- 3 Sunsweet Prunes
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 scoop (28g)chocolate protein (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup ice
- For topping (optional):
- Unsweetened shredded coconut, seeds, ½ banana, strawberries, nuts, chopped
Sunsweeet prunes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth, pausing a few times to stir mixture if necessary.
- Transfer smoothie inside a medium bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
What I love about this smoothie is that each serving has a lot of calcium, fiber, and iron!
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I made this this morning. It was SO GOOD!!!! and extra fiber, a bonus.
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you had me at chocolate. and adding prunes? genius. will try this!
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Yuuuum Need to try this!!! Won’t let me add a comment just reply to people’s!
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Courtney, sorry it won’t let you add comments. We are looking into it.
What kind of protein powder did you use?
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Hi Andrea, I use this chocolate protein powder. It’s really “clean” and I have found it easy to digest. It’s also great mixed with unsweetened almond milk and heated up in a mug at night. It makes a great hot chocolate LOL
Looks so good, Laura! I usually drink tea in the morning and eat a fruit or some sweet bread (think banana bread, apple bread, cinnamon bread, etc.). I also find I’m not very hungry in the morning. I’d be interested in trying a smoothie. After my morning tea that is. 😉
Tea first! LOL this is perfect for a filling breakfast.
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in December. I’ve gone grain, processed sugar, and soy free to help maintain a better heaLtd for myself :).
Then this smoothie is an excellent way to get extra fiber without grains! Here is to your success in your healing process Karey!
Looks good but too high in carbs for my low carb doctor restricted borderline diabetic diet. Any way to reduce the carbs?
It will vary with the protein you use. My protein has 10g per serving. Also, you could eliminate the banana and 1 of the prunes. Enjoy!
This looks so good. I wonder if I could sneak a bit of spinach in it without changing the flavor? I will try it!
Absolutely!!!
I’ve never had prunes before. Do they have a distinct taste?
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No. Just sweet. Almost like caramel with a fruity taste
I want to set a healthy example for my daughter.
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You are an awesome mom Lori!
Great healthy way to get my chocolate fix!
I eat healthy to set a good example for my kids, or at least try! I love the tip about putting the ingredients in the fridge overnight.
Love the smoothie bowl recipes…I’m in a smoothie rut and intimidated by making the bowls (what if I use all these expensive ingredients and it doesn’t taste good). My main reason for being healthy is to be around for my children and grandchildren. I had my children late in life and my mom died of cancer at 51 (and she was a health nut).
Looks good! never thought to add prunes to a smoothie. I will be trying this!
This looks delicious as well! Wish I wasn’t seeing these at 10pm and lacking ingredients!
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This looks so decadent, I can’t believe it’s healthy! Thanks for sharing recipe!!!
Funny that you chose chocolate and blueberry as your two smoothies in your post! They are our two favorites. I also want to set a better example for my children. The world is so obsessed with sugar today. We need to crave the goodness of real food! I also have an autoimmune disorder and need to go dairy and gluten or grain free. Thanks for your great recipes that will help me get there! I do have trouble getting them smooth enough. I’ll try your overnight tip and see if that helps! Thanks!
I want to lose weight. I just had a beautiful baby girl in November!
Congratulations! kids are such a blessing. Here is to your success in reaching your health goals Latanya.
I can’t wait to try this. I love my morning shake but have wanted to try a smoothie bowl.
This looks delicious! I usually make a chocolate smoothie, but it doesn’t tide me over until lunch. Upgrading to a smoothie bowl may do the trick! Thank you for always posting such awesome recipes!
I love this recipe as I Love Chocolate and fruit!! Your tip of putting nuts blending first, adding nuts to soak overnight in the fridge is Awesome!!! So goin to try this!!!
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can’t wait to try it
Looks delicious! Love it that it’s healthy!!
Looks great! It’s branching out of my comfort zone for smoothies so I’m gonna give it a go! Thanks Laura!
Enjoy Nicole!
HEALTHY & CHOCOLATE – In the same easy to make ahead breakfast! Genious – that’s why I love following you and receiving yummee and healthy recipes! Thank you!
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aww thank you so much Theresia! I love sharing recipes with you.
I absolutely love the way this looks. I love healthy chocolate.
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My son will love this! Chocolate banana is his fav. I like avocado in my smoothies too!
Looks Delicious and now I know how to use the prunes sitting in my pantry, besides just eating them plain! Thanks Laura! Smoothie bowl for breakfast tomorrow.
Love how this is yummy and packed with nutrients!! Can’t wait to try it!
This looks delicious! Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe. I can’t wait to try it… I’m thinking tomorrow?!
What a great alternative option instead of my morning smoothie!
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I am so excited to give this recipe a try! I have been looking for something new and different for breakfast and this sounds great!
Super food in a bowl!!! Amazing, chocolate and good for you?! WINNING!!
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This looks yum !! It has chocolate and is good for u !! Win win.
Cannot wait to try this one with chocolate being my favorite!
This looks really yummy. We make smoothies for breakfast all the time at my house, so I look forward to trying!
This looks amazing! And I have all these ingredients already, score!
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CAn’t wait to try this looks and sounds so yummy !
Interesting. I’m not normally a chocolate person, but sometimes, a tiny craving will hit. And this looks delicious, especially with the toppings you used. I’m definitely going to have to save this recipe!
What would you suggest if you omitted the strawberries?
Can’t believe there are prunes in this. I’m excited to try it. Always looking for a healthier chocolate fix!!
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More great inspiration! Thanks for always giving us fresh ideas. This one was delicious!
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Definitely going to have to try this!!!! I need more protein in my day.
This would be so great for my son one school mornings! He would think it was desert! Thank you for the recipe!
Looks great! Cannot wait to try it!
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I’m really excited to try this. Chocolate is my favorite, and the idea of adding prunes and avacado to make it sweet and thick is terrific! Healthy chocolate – WHOOO!!
My 12 year granddaughter doesn’t like to eat breakfast but she loves chocolate so going to get ingredients and give it a try without her knowing what the ingredients are..
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Definitely trying this for my daughter who hates to eat breakfast but loves chocolate! Thanks!
The recipe looks great and I bet It’ll taste good too. I was just wondering though if I could blend up the ingredients at night and store in the freezer, if it’ll taste just fine??
If you store it in the freezer overnight it will freeze solid; but within 30 minutes or so, it will be the consistency of a smoothie bowl. I freeze leftovers often, so you could freeze it and then take it out.Enjoy!
Looks very delicious to try
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