Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl

Last Updated on November 13, 2023 by Christin Gillespie

One of the most famous flavor combinations has joined forces to create this delicious, rich, and zesty smoothie bowl. This creamy Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and several nutrients. Plus, this easy smoothie bowl recipe is plant-based and only takes 5 minutes to make.

This easy Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl brings together an amazing flavor combination. Rich chocolate and zingy orange is merged into a delicious, delectable smoothie bowl. What’s more, is that it’s an easy breakfast smoothie recipe.

A Chocolate Orange Smoothie Recipe

This Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl is the answer to what you’ve been searching for in a new smoothie flavor combo. In this smoothie recipe, we’ll be adding a ripe banana, in addition to the orange, because it makes it sweeter and creamier. Along with the banana and orange, we’ll be adding cacao powder and creamy peanut butter, to make this smoothie bowl extra flavorful.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl

• Made with only 5 ingredients.
• Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
• Perfect breakfast or snack that is sweet, energizing, and healthy. 
• A vegan and gluten-free smoothie bowl recipe.
• Plus, you can customize this smoothie bowl recipe, by adding your favorite toppings.

Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

This recipe only requires 5 ingredients to make this extravagant smoothie bowl.

• Organic Frozen Orange: It wouldn’t be the same without an orange to this breakfast combination. I used a frozen naval orange, but you can use a frozen mandarin orange.
• Organic Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl.
• Organic Cacao Powder: To make the smoothie chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Cacao powder is pure, raw cacao versus processed. Plus, cacao is rich in magnesium.
• Organic Peanut Butter: Adding peanut butter to this combination, truly takes this smoothie bowl to the next level. I recommend using creamy peanut butter, made with 1 ingredient, peanuts!
• Organic Unsweetened Non-dairy Milk: You only need a little liquid to blend, since it’s a smoothie bowl. I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any non-dairy milk that you enjoy.

How to make this Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl

All it takes is 3 simple steps, 4 minutes, and 5 ingredients to make this smoothie bowl!

1. Add: To begin, add the non-dairy milk, cacao powder, creamy peanut butter, frozen orange, and the frozen banana, to a high-speed blender.
2. Blend: Starting on a low speed, use a tamper to help ingredients blend. Pausing & scraping down sides of the blender as needed. If necessary, add additional non-dairy milk in 1/4 cup increments, until a thick, smooth texture is achieved.
3. Serve: Then, transfer your chocolate smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with cacao nibs, chocolate covered chia seeds, fresh orange slices, chocolate peanut butter granola, and coconut flakes, if desired. Enjoy!

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Don’t forget this important step! Toppings are the best part of a smoothie bowl. I decorated my smoothie with cacao nibs, chocolate covered chia seeds, fresh orange slices, chocolate peanut butter granola, and coconut flakes, for a crunchy texture and fresh burst of flavor. Of course, you can opt for some healthier toppings, so I will provide you with other smoothie bowl topping suggestions.

• Fresh Organic Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Sliced Organic Banana
• Organic Orange Slices
• Toasted Organic Nuts/Seeds: almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, etc. 
• Organic Nut Butter: almond butter, creamy peanut butter, hazelnut butter, cashew butter, SunButter, pecan butter, etc.
• Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my vegan gluten-free & nut-free granola, peanut butter granola, coconut cashew granola, chocolate coconut granola, or almond joy granola.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt

Dessert Style Smoothie Bowl Toppings

• Organic Coconut Whip Cream
• Organic Cacao Nibs or Organic Dark Chocolate Chips
• Chopped or Melted Organic Dark Chocolate

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie Bowl

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

• Be sure to use a frozen orange and a frozen banana, to achieve a thick consistency.
• Start with a little liquid as possible, and add more only as needed. You can always add more, but once you add too much, you can’t go back! Pausing in between blending to scrape down sides helps as well.
• You can use your favorite nut or seed butter.
• Use a high-speed blender, with a tamper, to ensure that your smoothie bowl achieves a thick and creamy texture.
• 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 Ingredients

The key to making smoothie bowls is using frozen ingredients. By adding frozen banana & frozen orange to your smoothie, you will achieve a thicker result, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking. I usually start with a little non-dairy milk and add more, if needed, until I reach the desired thickness. 

Smoothie Bowl FAQ’s

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl a Smoothie?

Absolutely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or as thin as you desire. Increase the liquid from 1/4 cup to 1 cup, to make it a smoothie.

Can I add Protein Powder?

Yes! To increase the protein content of this smoothie bowl, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend using an organic cacao protein powder for this smoothie bowl recipe.

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl in Advance?

Unfortunately, no. I do not recommend making this smoothie bowl in advance. However, you can definitely prep all the ingredients the night before by adding them to a freezer safe bag. That way when you’re ready for it, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk to your high-speed blender.

More Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Recipes:

• Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
• Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl
• Chocolate Almond Butter Açaí Smoothie Bowl
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
• Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl
• Snickers Smoothie Bowl 
• Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl
• Red Velvet Smoothie Bowl

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