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Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl

Published: May 25, 2023 · Updated: Sep 19, 2024 by Carissa Erzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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This delicious smoothie bowl is a great way to kick-start your day, refuel after a workout, or satisfy a midday snack-craving. It's super thick and creamy, thanks to frozen bananas & avocados, along with a secret ingredient: frozen steamed zucchini! You won't even be able to taste the hidden vegetable in this creamy peanut butter avocado smoothie bowl.

green smoothie bowl topped with coconut and almonds

This green avocado smoothie bowl is almost like eating ice cream for breakfast. You won't even notice the vegetables, since the fruity banana and salty peanut butter add intense flavors that totally overpower the zucchini.

Best of all, this smoothie bowl is ready in a matter of minutes with just 6 simple ingredients!

And for more delicious smoothie bowls, try my berry avocado smoothie bowl and banana chocolate smoothie bowl. But if you're still hungry for more sweet frozen treats, try my frozen Greek yogurt bark, no bake mint chocolate chip pie, homemade frozen yogurt with berries, or strawberry banana milkshake.

What is a Smoothie Bowl?

A smoothie bowl is an extra-thick smoothie that can be eaten out of a bowl with a spoon. The texture is key because if it's too runny, it's difficult to eat out of a bowl.

But with a few key ingredients, you can make your breakfast smoothie bowl thick enough to flip upside-down! *Do not attempt; stunts have been performed by trained professionals.*

Creamy Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl in a white bowl next to a dish of nuts

Why You'll Love this Smoothie Bowl

  • Most of the ingredients are kept in the freezer, which means you can make your creamy peanut butter avocado smoothie bowl any time of the year.
  • Smoothie bowls only take a few minutes to make!
  • Frozen bananas, avocados and zucchini create the trifecta of the most thick and creamy smoothie bowl ever.

Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Frozen banana
  • Avocado
  • Frozen zucchini
  • Milk - Both regular milk and dairy free milk work. I usually add homemade oat milk to my smoothie bowls.
  • Peanut butter - Use your favorite nut butter or seed butter. Might I be so bold as to suggest homemade chocolate almond butter? 🙂
  • Maple syrup - You can substitute honey.

Topping Options

You can top your smoothie bowl with just about anything you like! Here are some of my favorites.

  • Sliced fresh fruit or berries
  • Chopped nuts or seeds
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chocolate almond cashew granola
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
wooden crate filled with smoothie ingredients

How to Make this Smoothie Bowl

  1. Steam & freeze the zucchini: Wash and slice a few zucchini into 1-inch chunks. Boil a few inches of water in a saucepan on the stove over high heat. Place the zucchini in a steamer basket over the saucepan. Steam the zucchini for 15 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
    Set aside to cool to room temperature, then store in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer safe bag until you're ready to make a smoothie.
  2. Blend: In a blender or food processor, blend the frozen banana, avocado, frozen steamed zucchini, milk, peanut butter, and maple syrup together until it is thick and creamy. Scrape the sides as necessary to ensure everything is blended together.
  3. Enjoy: Divide the smoothie into two separate bowls. Then add any toppings you desire and enjoy!!

Recipe Tips

  • Peanut Butter: Creamy natural peanut butter is easier to mix into smoothies and to drizzle on top, since it's usually thinner than other types of peanut butter.
  • Blending: Scrape down the sides of your blender with a spoon or rubber spatula several times while blending your smoothie to ensure everything gets creamy.
  • Too Thick: If your smoothie is too thick, add one tablespoon of milk at a time.
  • Too Thin: If your smoothie is too thin, add more frozen banana, avocado or zucchini.
  • Storing: Store any leftover smoothie in the fridge for up to two days in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.
Creamy Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl in a glass with nut butter drizzling down the sides

FAQ's

What's the difference between an acai bowl and a smoothie bowl?

Acai bowls are thick smoothie bowls made with acai berries. Usually acai bowls are made with acai powder along with other frozen fruits. Smoothie bowls could also contain acai, but they're even more versatile.

How do you thicken a smoothie bowl?

The secret to a thick smoothie bowl is using frozen banana, avocados, and frozen steamed zucchini. All three of these ingredients thicken your smoothie bowl, making it super creamy. Using less liquid also helps keep your smoothie bowl thick.

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Smoothie bowls are one of my favorite breakfasts. For more tasty breakfast recipes, try these!

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green smoothie bowl

Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl

Carissa Erzen
Kick start your morning with a Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl. Frozen bananas, avocados and zucchini make this easy smoothie bowl extra thick and creamy.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

Smoothie Bowl

  • 1 frozen banana
  • ¼ cup avocado
  • ½ cup steamed, frozen zucchini
  • ¼ cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (or use any nut or seed butter of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)

Toppings

  • more nut or seed butter, granola, nuts or seeds, shredded coconut, and honey or maple syrup for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • To make the frozen steamed zucchini, wash and slice a few zucchini into 1-inch chunks.
    Boil water in a saucepan on the stove over high heat. Place the zucchini in a steamer basket over the saucepan. Steam the zucchini for 15 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
    Set aside to cool to room temperature, then store in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer safe bag.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend all the smoothie bowl ingredients together until it is thick and creamy.
    Scrape the sides as necessary to ensure everything is blended together.
  • Divide between two separate bowls, then top with any toppings you desire. I like to add an extra drizzle of maple syrup, shredded coconut, a dollop of peanut butter, and chopped nuts.
    Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Scrape down the sides of your blender with a spoon or rubber spatula several times while blending your smoothie to ensure everything is creamy.
  • If your smoothie is too thick, add one tablespoon of milk at a time.
  • If your smoothie is too thin, add more frozen banana, avocado or zucchini.
  • Store any leftover smoothie in the fridge for up to two days in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 88mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocado smoothie bowl, frozen avocado, frozen banana, peanut butter avocado smoothie bowl
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Growing up in Germany, I fell head-over-heels in love with ALL the German baked goods, from Lebkuchen to pretzels. Now I'm the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Humbly Homemade, where I test and share German sweets lovingly created from scratch. So pull up a chair, and stay a while!

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