Name: Layered Banana Split Smoothie (Healthy + Vegan!)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 medium ripe banana, frozen (see tips above for freezing bananas); 2 tbsp nondairy milk; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional); 1/2 tbsp cacao powder; 1 medium ripe banana, frozen (see tips above for freezing bananas); 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp nondairy milk; 1 cup frozen strawberries (8-10 strawberries); 1/4 cup nondairy milk; 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup

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– 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!

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.

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