Layers of banana, strawberry, and chocolate create this magnificent banana split smoothie. It looks like Neopolitan ice cream but it is as healthy as a smoothie!
This post was originally published in June, 2016. Photos, recipe, and post have been updated.
Oh hey, layered smoothie.
Some of you might be thinking “OMG so pretty! I need to make this!”
Others might be thinking “Girl, please. I don’t have time for that”
Whatever side of the spectrum you are on, I’m here to tell you this smoothie tastes just as great all blended up as oppose to layers.
But if you are willing to go the extra mile (or just doing it for the gram) this banana split smoothie recipe is a must try!
Ingredients for a banana split smoothie
There are only 5 ingredients needed to make a banana split smoothie:
- Banana layer: Frozen bananas and almond milk
- Strawberry layer: Frozen bananas, strawberries, and almond milk
- Chocolate layer: Frozen bananas, cocoa powder, almond milk, and some agave (optional)
How to make a banana split smoothie
Start by making the banana layer. I work light colors to dark so no need to clean the blender in between layers!
Blend the banana layer in a high power blender and transfer to a glass. Place the glass in the freezer when making the second layer.
Next up, is strawberry. Blend all those ingredients together and pour into glass.
Blend chocolate layer and pour on top of the other layers.
How to make a thick smoothie
If your smoothies come out more liquidy, there are 2 things you can do to fix that.
- Use less liquid
- Use frozen ingredients
I like to keep frozen fruit and bananas on hand for making a quick smoothie.
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If you like this smoothie recipe, you’ll LOVE:
Vegan Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Vegan Green Smoothie
Banana Split Smoothie
Ingredients
Banana Layer:
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Strawberry Layer:
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
Chocolate Layer:
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar optional
Toppings (optional):
- chocolate chunks
- strawberry and banana slices
Tools:
- blender
- mason jars or glasses
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for banana layer into the blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to glasses and place in the freezer.
- Add all the ingredients for the strawberry layer into the blender and blend until smooth. Remove glasses from the freezer and top with strawberry layer. Place in the freezer again.
- Blend together all the ingredients for the chocolate layer. Remove glasses from the freezer and top with chocolate layer. Top with extra toppings if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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Looks delicious! All the layers look fantastic!
Thanks, Gemma! Hope you enjoy this smoothie! š
How cool are those! I love the layers Amanda. And these sound so delicious!
Thanks, Erin!
BRB, making this ASAP because it sounds delicious, looks fantastic, and is simple enough even this sleep-deprived mom can do it.
Yess, Katie! Hope you enjoy!