Banana Split Smoothie

Banana Split Smoothie with three classic flavours in one glass!

Here's another one of my twists on a classic summertime treat! It's nutritious, delicious and just as much fun as the original banana split! 

Banana Split Smoothie with Optional Toppings

You may have already seen my first take on the classic banana split! Well, this is another plant-based recipe! If you have all of the ingredients on hand this banana split smoothie can be created in just a few minutes.

You begin creating this treat by pressing two long, thin slices of banana to the inside of a drinking glass. The glass in the photo held one cup of liquid, and 1/3 cup of each flavour was spooned into the glass. The recipe will make two smoothies of this size, but you may choose to serve this smoothie in smaller glasses 

I chose to stay with the three classic ice cream flavours: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. But, unlike traditional ice cream, this smoothie contains mainly fruit and non-dairy milk. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I also added a little. cocoa (or cacao)  powder to the chocolate smoothie. 

Garnishes other than the two banana slices in the glass are optional, but fun to add! In these images I swirled extra strawberry smoothie on top and garnished with a fresh cherry. Yum!

Close-Up of a Banana Split Smoothie

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Banana Split Smoothie: A refreshing twist on a summertime classic! 

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BANANA SPLIT SMOOTHIE  

​My Banana Split Smoothie is a refreshing twist on a summertime classic! It's nutritious, delicious and just as much fun as the original banana split, too! 

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AUTHOR: Beverley Noseworthy 
MEAL: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
DIETARY INFO: FODMAP friendly, gluten free, peanut free, vegan 
SERVES: 2 (Approximately 1 cup each)

INGREDIENTS 

FOR THE SMOOTHIES
(Please see tip below!*)

Banana Smoothie

• 1 cup frozen banana slices 
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup almond vanilla milk* 

Chocolate Smoothie

• 1 cup frozen banana slices 
• 1/2 cup almond vanilla milk*
• 3 teaspoons cacao (or cocoa) powder 

Strawberry Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
• 1/2 cup almond vanilla milk*
• 1 cup frozen strawberry slices

SUGGESTED GARNISHES/TOPPINGS 

• 1 small banana
• 1 fresh cherry  (or fresh strawberry for low-FODMAP option) 
• cacao nibs
• desiccated coconut
• sauce (see this recipe) 
• sliced almonds
• quinoa puffs
• whipped coconut cream

​METHOD

1. Begin by garnishing two clear drinking glasses with banana slices.  Cut 4 long, thin slices (about 1/8-inches thick) from a fresh banana. Press two slices to the inside of each clear glass.

2. Make each of the three flavours of smoothies by adding the ingredients to a blender and blending and or pulsing until smooth.

3. Pour half cup of the banana smoothie into each glass. Pour the chocolate layer into each glass, using a spoon to assist with the layering. Finish with the strawberry layer, using a spoon to swirl extra smoothie on top. Garnish as suggested or desired. Serve immediately with a straw and/or spoon. Enjoy!


*SMOOTHIE-MAKING TIPS 

• You may substitute another type of milk.
• You may need to adjust the amount of milk in this recipe for your blender. For a thicker smoothie use less milk next time. If the mixture is too thick for blending, add a little extra milk, a tablespoon at a time, to help the process along. 

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​​PER SERVING, approximately (Includes banana slices, but no other garnishes) 

​Calories: 176
Carbohydrate: 48 g  
      Fibre: 7 g
      Sugars 30 g
Fat: 3 g
Protein: 4 g

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