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!
Ingredients
- Smoothie:
- 1 cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Cashew Milk
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup pineapple
- ice
- Chocolate Sauce:
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Whipped topping
- cherry for topping
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the smoothie into a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
- In a small saucepan, place coconut oil and chocolate chips over low heat.
- Stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour a small amount of chocolate sauce in the bottom of a jar or glass.
- Pour the smoothie on top of chocolate sauce.
- 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.
Catherine
Dear Lauren, this smoothie looks wonderful! I could go for one now! xo, Catherine
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
Don'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!
Tammi
I 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!!
Martha @ A Family Feast
Oh 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!
Paula - bell'alimento
I will totally take your whipped cream and one of these smoothies of course!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
Glad you made things right by making a banana split smoothie 🙂 Dessert for breakfast is the way to go! Making this right now.
heather | girlichef
I 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.
The Food Hunter
I've never had a split either...but I'd certainly try this!
Carla
I 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 😉
Ashley @ Wishes & DIshes
Saw this on Instagram and was drooling! And yes, youre weird for not liking whipped cream. Only teasing!
lauren.kelly
I am a weirdo Ashley, you know that 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
I adore anything and everything banana split flavored. What a great smoothie to start out the day with!!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Jocelyn!
Jamie | My Baking Addiction
We are in love with the Silk Cashewmilk and I can't wait to give this smoothie a try.
lauren.kelly
I love it too Jamie! I hope you like it!
Stephanie
I don't like whipped cream much either, but this smoothie looks crazy delicious!!
lauren.kelly
Good taste Stephanie 🙂
Tasha @thatssoyummy
Dessert for breakfast how could I say no!!!!
lauren.kelly
I agree Tasha!
Liz
Whoa, who wouldn't go for a smoothie that looks like a decadent dessert??? What a terrific flavor!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Liz!