Sunsweet Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

This chocolate protein smoothie bowl is packed with fiber, nutrition, and a rich chocolate flavor. It’s a great breakfast or post-workout snack that tastes like a treat.

Thanks to chia seeds, frozen banana, and protein powder, you’re going to need a spoon to eat it because it’s ultra-thick and delish!

A special thanks to Sunsweet for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

What is A Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie bowls are similar to regular smoothies but blended with less liquid giving them a thick texture that’s easier to eat with a spoon than drink through a straw.

You can also top smoothie bowls with sliced fruit, seeds, nuts, and nut butter for a very delicious and healthier version of soft-serve.

Personally, I love adding sliced bananas, strawberries, shredded coconut, and extra chia seeds for a little crunch. We will talk more about smoothie bowl toppings below.

High Protein & Fiber Ingredients

This smoothie bowl recipe is loaded with fiber from the avocado, chia seeds, and Sunsweet prunes, my secret ingredient that makes the smoothie more nutritious and slightly sweeter.

I usually have a pack of Sunsweet single-serve prunes on hand for easy snacking, but you can also use them to make some tasty and healthier dishes, like my High Fiber Breakfast Muffins or savory dishes like this Chicken with Prunes and Sage. 

But for today, we are using prunes and other nutrient-packed ingredients like protein powder to whip up a frosty bowl of goodness that will give you energy and keep you full plus help your digestive tract move along. 

How to Make a High Fiber Protein Smoothie

The secret to a perfectly blended smoothie is the order in which the ingredients are added into the blender jar. You want to start with liquids, followed by solids, and finish with ice. 

Here’s what I mean: 

1. Grab a blender
   To the blender jar, add the almond milk, frozen banana, avocado, prunes, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and ice. 
2. Blend
   Top the blender jar with the lid and process until smooth, pausing to stir the mixture a few times, if needed. 
3. Grab a bowl and spoon
   Transfer the smoothie in bowls and top with your favorite toppings.

As you can see in the video, I reduced the sugar by cutting out some fruit and using low-sugar toppings like seeds. It's nutritious foods like this bowl that support my journey to eat healthy. As many of you know, I am busy all the time but I care a lot about my health and nutrition because without a healthy body and mind I can't produce the results I want in life as well as stay healthy to enjoy life with my family.

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.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

One of the best parts about eating a smoothie bowl is topping it with a variety of yummy ingredients, almost like a sundae, but in this case, it’s all very good for you. 

Here are a few ingredients to add color, variety, and even more nutrients to your bowl: 

• Berries: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
• Sliced fruit of any kind
• Dried fruit
• Seeds: chia, pepita, hemp, and flax
• Nuts: pecans, almonds, cashews, etc.
• Nut butter: almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter
• Granola
• Yogurt: dairy or non-dairy
• Shredded coconut
• Dark chocolate chips

Can You Make Smoothie Bowls Ahead of Time?

You can definitely prep the smoothie base ahead. Add everything to the blender, minus the ice, in the order listed. Cover with the lid and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, add the ice and blend to perfection.

Smoothie Bowl Nutrition

This protein smoothie bowl is a nutritionally dense option with less than half the calories and sugar of standard drive-thru smoothies. Each serving provides: 

• calories– 273 
• protein– 13g 
• fat– 13g
• carbohydrates– 31g 
• sugar– 13 g
• fiber– 10g
• calcium– 26%
• iron– 23%

With that rich chocolate flavor and frosty-like texture, the nutrition facts are a cherry on top. 

More High Protein & High Fiber Recipes

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.

We’re all looking to get added protein and fiber in our diets, and the recipes below deliver just while making it delicious. You’ll find a good mix of sweet and savory options for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. 

• Overnight Oats with Yogurt
• Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
• Roasted Vegetable Salad with Chicken
• Southwest Quinoa Salad
• Paleo Chicken & Veggie Chili

What are some of your reasons to eat healthy?