Healthy Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

If you are craving a decadent dessert, but you want to stay on a healthy eating track, this healthy cookie dough smoothie bowl recipe is for you!

The smoothie is sweet, and satisfying and helps curb cravings.

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Why Is This Smoothie Bowl Healthy?

When I developed this cookie dough smoothie bowl, I wanted to create a guilt-free smoothie that tastes just like cookie dough, but it’s good for you.

After sharing the recipe with my smoothie community on YouTube and seeing many people love the recipe, I would say it was a success!

One of the main reasons why this cookie dough bowl is healthy is simply because of the ingredient selection.

Some of the main benefits of this vegan smoothie bowl include: 

• Satiety and Fullness:
  • The combination of frozen banana slices and dairy-free milk provides a creamy and satisfying texture that can help you feel full.
• Natural Sweetness:
  • The natural sweetness from the frozen banana slices and coconut sugar can help satisfy sweet cravings without relying on refined sugars.
• Healthy Fats:
  • The peanut butter in the smoothie bowl contributes healthy fats, which can contribute to a feeling of satiety and help control cravings.
• Fiber Content:
  • The combination of ingredients provides a good amount of dietary fiber, which is known for its role in promoting satiety and helping to control appetite.
• Flavor Satisfaction:
  • The combination of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract gives the smoothie a cookie dough flavor, which can satisfy cravings for sweet and indulgent treats.
• Nutrient Variety:
  • The inclusion of various ingredients introduces a range of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall nutritional balance.
• Mindful Indulgence:
  • By satisfying your craving for a cookie dough flavor with this healthier smoothie alternative, you can indulge in a treat while still making a nutritious choice.
• Energy Boost:
  • The natural sugars from the banana and coconut sugar, combined with the fats from peanut butter, can provide a quick energy boost, helping to stave off fatigue and maintain focus.
• Customizable:
  • This smoothie can be easily customized to suit personal preferences or dietary needs, allowing for flexibility while still making a satisfying and nourishing choice.

Recipe Customizations 

There are numerous different variations that you can try.

When I developed the recipe, I tested different ingredient combinations and more.

If you are interested in trying out something different, here are some of my successful variations of this recipe which I think you will love:

#1. Add a Melted Chocolate Shell!

You must have seen popular videos of melting chocolate and letting it set on top of smoothie bowls or other desserts.

You can do the same with this cookie dough smoothie bowl.

Here’s how:

• Melt 4-5 squares of dark chocolate in the microwave with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. 
• Drizzle the chocolate on top of the smoothie bowl, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until it hardens. You may need to add it to the freezer for a couple of minutes if it’s not hardening fast enough.
• Crack the top with a spoon and dig in!

#2. Drink It – Don’t Scoop It!

If you don’t have the time to sit down and enjoy a smoothie bowl, you can make it a drinkable consistency.

To make it a drinkable consistency simply add 1/4 cup more liquid than the recipe stated. 

#3. Go Crazy With The Toppings

As you can see from the images, I didn’t add too many smoothie bowl toppings, I kept it quite minimalistic. 

However, the smoothie bowl can be topped with all your favorite toppings.

Some ideas include:

• Healthy cookie dough balls.
• Crushed chocolate chip cookies.
• Sprinkles.
• Sliced fruit.
• Smooth nut butter.
• Nuts and seeds.
• Cinnamon.
• A tablespoon of chocolate spread or cookie butter.

Other Optional Changes:

Some other changes  you can make to this smoothie bowl recipe include:

• Don’t like bananas? Use frozen mango chunks instead.
• Make a high-protein cookie dough smoothie by adding a scoop of protein powder!
• Don’t have coconut flour? Use a tablespoon of oats or flaxseeds.
• Swap the peanut butter for cashew butter.
• Feeding two? Double the recipe!

More Smoothie Bowl Recipes

Don’t stop here, explore some other tasty smoothie bowl recipes:

1. Mocha Smoothie Bowl Recipe
2. Fig Smoothie Bowl (With Berries & Honey)
3. Coconut Smoothie Bowl