This treat may seem decadent, but it’s actually super healthy! All of the flavors of your favorite dessert, packed in one smoothie.
I need to give a full disclosure before I start this post, I have never actually had a banana split. Weird? Maybe, but it’s true. Now that I’ve made this smoothie several times, I think it’s fair to say that I have become a huge fan!
You know how you have random childhood memories that always stick with you? A friend of mine and her family would take me out for ice cream. I would always order a scoop of mint chocolate chip, a scoop of cookies and cream, peanut butter sauce and hot fudge. Never, ever, ever any whipped cream. Ever. My friend’s whole family always ordered banana splits. I thought it was weird that they would always all get the same thing. The flavors seemed weird to me too. But now I realize what I didn’t like about it was all of that darn whipped cream. Yuck!
I know, again, I am most likely in the minority saying this…I do not like whipped cream. Never have and never will. But I found this vegan whipped cream that doesn’t taste so whipped-creamy. Feel free to use the regular kind if you’d like! This is a great way for kids to feel like they are getting a treat but it’s actually vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free! Shhhh…I won’t tell if you won’t.
Silk Vanilla Cashew Milk is creamy, is low calorie, plant-based, verified non-GMO and contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. I love to use it as a dairy-free alternative for my overnight oats, smoothies and even in my baking. It’s a great way to cut calories in my favorite cookie and cake recipes!
Banana Split Smoothie
Ingredients
- Smoothie:
- 1 cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Cashew Milk
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple
- ice
- Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Whipped topping
- cherry for topping
Instructions
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Place all of the ingredients for the smoothie into a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
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In a small saucepan, place coconut oil and chocolate chips over low heat.
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Stir until melted and smooth.
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Pour a small amount of chocolate sauce in the bottom of a jar or glass.
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Pour the smoothie on top of chocolate sauce.
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Top with whipped cream and cherry if desired.
Silk also has a delicious Chocolate Cashew Milk too that you should definitely try. Go stop by Silk’s website and you can get a coupon for cashew milk and get some other crazy delicious recipes. Who doesn’t love a coupon?
What would you like to try first, Silk Vanilla Cashew Milk or Silk Chocolate Cashew Milk?
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Liz says
July 13, 2015 at 12:22 pmWhoa, who wouldn’t go for a smoothie that looks like a decadent dessert??? What a terrific flavor!!
lauren.kelly says
July 13, 2015 at 4:26 pmThank you Liz!
Tasha @thatssoyummy says
July 13, 2015 at 1:51 pmDessert for breakfast how could I say no!!!!
lauren.kelly says
July 13, 2015 at 4:26 pmI agree Tasha!
Stephanie says
July 13, 2015 at 3:27 pmI don’t like whipped cream much either, but this smoothie looks crazy delicious!!
lauren.kelly says
July 13, 2015 at 4:25 pmGood taste Stephanie 🙂
Jamie | My Baking Addiction says
July 13, 2015 at 4:01 pmWe are in love with the Silk Cashewmilk and I can’t wait to give this smoothie a try.
lauren.kelly says
July 13, 2015 at 4:18 pmI love it too Jamie! I hope you like it!
Ashley @ Wishes & DIshes says
July 13, 2015 at 5:35 pmSaw this on Instagram and was drooling! And yes, youre weird for not liking whipped cream. Only teasing!
lauren.kelly says
July 13, 2015 at 7:36 pmI am a weirdo Ashley, you know that 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
July 13, 2015 at 7:32 pmI adore anything and everything banana split flavored. What a great smoothie to start out the day with!!!
lauren.kelly says
July 13, 2015 at 7:35 pmThank you Jocelyn!
Carla says
July 13, 2015 at 8:24 pmI can’t believe you hate whipped cream! I use a ton of it when it comes to summer (esp in no bake desserts). I’ll forgive you though since you made these awesome banana split smoothies 😉
The Food Hunter says
July 13, 2015 at 9:25 pmI’ve never had a split either…but I’d certainly try this!
heather | girlichef says
July 14, 2015 at 2:55 amI didn’t order banana splits as a kid because I didn’t like strawberry sauce – crazy right!? I’ve seen the error of my ways and love them now, though I haven’t had one in years. I love that you’ve put the flavors into a smoothie, I definitely need to go the healthier route these days.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
July 14, 2015 at 12:04 pmGlad you made things right by making a banana split smoothie 🙂 Dessert for breakfast is the way to go! Making this right now.
Paula - bell'alimento says
July 14, 2015 at 5:49 pmI will totally take your whipped cream and one of these smoothies of course!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
July 14, 2015 at 6:13 pmOh my – I think I could even get my picky daughter interested in this yummy smoothie! (She’s not a fan of whipped cream either so we’d leave it off hers…) Fantastic!
Tammi says
July 16, 2015 at 1:37 pmI love SILK and I am drooling just looking at these pictures! Almost looks like something you’d see in an ice cream parlor. Cannot wait to try the cashew milk!!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
July 20, 2015 at 8:45 pmDon’t worry, I made up for you in banana split consumption, for sure. 😉 I love everything about this smoothie! And I think I actually have everything needed to make it… yay!
Catherine says
December 3, 2015 at 12:22 pmDear Lauren, this smoothie looks wonderful! I could go for one now! xo, Catherine