– vegan – refined sugar free – gluten free – low fat –
Chocolate, and vanilla, and strawberry, oh my! I know this layered banana split smoothie looks all fancy and decadent, but I promise it’s easy to make. Surprisingly, you will only need 6 simple plant-based ingredients and about 10 minutes of time. I won’t lie, it requires a little bit more work than your typical smoothie, but it really is worth it!Â
Tips to make the very best banana split smoothie:
- Use ripe bananas. It’s important to use very ripe bananas, as they are much sweeter. Brown and spotty is perfect!
- How to freeze the bananas. By freezing the bananas properly, the blending process will be much easier later. To freeze, peel your ripe bananas and cut into 5-6 pieces. Place in an air-tight bag or container and freeze overnight. If they are still soft when you’re ready to use, they are not frozen enough.
- Use a bowl instead of a cup. I only used a cup to create a better looking photo, but in reality, I recommend using a bowl so that you can get a little bit of each layer as you eat it.
Kitchen essentials:
- A high-speed blender or food processor. I like to use my food processor for this particular recipe, but a blender will also work. I have been using a Ninja blender for years and I still love it.
- A serving cup or bowl.
Substitutions:
- Pure maple syrup: can be substituted for agave nectar, date syrup or coconut sugar.
If you liked this layered banana split smoothie recipe, I think you will love some of my other favorite dessert-inspired recipes:
- Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
- Chunky Monkey Smoothie (Healthy + Vegan!)
- Healthy Vegan Pistachio Milkshake
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
Calories429
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
2.7g
5%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
- Sodium 61.7mg 3%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
99.7g
34%
- Dietary Fiber 12g 48%
- Sugars 57.2g
- Protein 6.7g 14%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.