Banana Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

• For Caramelized Banana:
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• 1 tsp. maple syrup
• 1 Del Monte® Banana, sliced
• For Smoothie:
• 2 Del Monte® Bananas, cut into chunks and frozen
• ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. vanilla toppings
• 1 tbsp. cacao nibs
• 1 tbsp. toasted coconut flakes
• Toppings:
• 1 tbsp. cacao nibs
• 1 tbsp. toasted coconut flakes

Instructions:

In a small nonstick skillet, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup. When the syrup starts to bubbles, add banana slices. Cook each banana slice, turning each one once, until golden brown on both sides.

In a blender, combine frozen bananas, oats, cocoa powder, almond or coconut milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and pour into a bowl.

Top smoothie bowl with caramelized banana slices, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes.