This smoothie bowl is, let's face it, pretty much the best I've made by far, especially if you like the flavors of caramel, chocolate, and peanut butter (just like me!).It's the pinnacle of happiness at breakfast. Let's say I would call this a "brunch" smoothie bowl because it is so filling! The base is made of frozen bananas with the addition of the butterscotch protein powder. It really allows us to rediscover the taste of caramel ice cream, and it's to kill for! Definitely! I challenge you to resist it... IMPOSSIBLE!
Pour the oatmeal and cacao powder into the food processor and finely chop.
Soften your chopped dates in the microwave for 1 minute 15 in 1/4 cup of water. Drain.
Then add to the oatmeal with the vanilla extract and dark chocolate chips. Pulse until the dough comes together. Then form about ten mini energy balls. Reserve.
For the smoothie base
Add all the ingredients for the smoothie in the blender, then run until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
Pour into a bowl, then garnish as wanted. Serve immediately.