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Last updated on August 11, 2018. Originally posted on August 11, 2018 By Maryea / 12 Comments

Healthy Banana Split Smoothie

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This Healthy Banana Split Smoothie is healthy enough to be breakfast, but delicious enough to be dessert!Healthy Banana Split Smoothie Recipe

Heads up! This recipe was first published in February 2013. Recipe and photos were updated August 2018. Enjoy this healthy banana split smoothie recipe!

The other day when I was driving Meghan to school, I said, “Brrrrr!  Where did this cold weather come from?”

She replied, deadpan, “It is winter, you know.”

What would I do without the logic of my four-year-old?  Thanks for the reality check, kid. I sure hope Mr. Groundhog was right and spring weather is on its way because I am so over winter.

This healthy smoothie is my way of bringing a little summer flavor to a cold and drab winter.  In the town where I grew up, the thing to do in the summer after a soccer or baseball game was to head to Dairy Queen for a treat.  The cool thing to get was a Blizzard, but I was all about the banana split.  It had all of my favorite flavors together:  banana, strawberry, chocolate, and peanut.

I can’t remember the last time I went to a Dairy Queen, but I’m glad I can easily recreate those flavors at home.  Trust me, this smoothie is much healthier than DQ’s banana split, and you don’t have to wait until summer to get it.

Smoothies are such a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. Try this Peachy Kiwi Green Smoothie or this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie for more sweet and healthy smoothie recipes!

As always, enjoy, my friends!

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Healthy Banana Split Smoothie Recipe

Banana split smoothie


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
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Description

A healthy way to satisfy that chocolate craving–a healthy Banana Split Smoothie!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large banana
  • 6 medium/large strawberries
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 heaping tablespoons raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • 1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure stevia powder*
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Notes

*Other sweetener options include 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. 

*Nutritional information reflects stevia being used in the recipe.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 smoothie
  • Calories: 296
  • Sugar: 23.8 grams (0 added sugars)
  • Sodium: 594mg
  • Fat: 11.9 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 2.7 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 50 grams
  • Fiber: 10.5 grams
  • Protein: 8.6 grams

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Not only does this smoothie give me some summer time flavor, it also satisfies my wicked chocolate cravings.  Looking for a healthy dessert for your little ones?  This is a perfect treat!  I totally fed this to Meghan for breakfast the other day, too.  This smoothie is delicious enough to be dessert, but healthy enough for breakfast.  Win!

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  1. AT&T Help says

    March 29, 2019 at 4:32 am

    I love vegan recipes. This is very healthy and tasty also..!!

    Reply
  2. Jenitha joseph says

    August 29, 2018 at 2:43 am

    A glass of milk every day can boost energy and provide important nutrients to your little tyke. Try some of these amazing smoothies and serve up goodness at home.
    https://www.parentcircle.com/article/5-delicious-smoothie-recipes-for-your-kids-to-enjoy/

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Rachel Schaeffer says

    March 23, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Hi Maryea,
    I’ve been hearing a lot about raw milk these days and I was wondering what your take is on it…?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 26, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      I have mixed feelings about raw milk. If I was going to drink a lot of cow’s milk, I would want it to be raw. I think it’s the healthiest version of cow’s milk we can drink. Well, if it’s raw milk from a grass-fed cow. BUT…I am still conflicted about drinking too much cow’s milk. It is high in casein (the type of protein) and I don’t think humans are built to consume large amounts of casein. I came to this conclusion after reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. Here’s a link where you can read a little bit about the studies he did: http://www.tcolincampbell.org/courses-resources/article/casein-consumption/ (and I’m sure if you search his website you can find even more info).

      That being said, raw milk is illegal where I live. When I do buy cow’s milk (on occasion for certain recipes where non-dairy milks just won’t do), I buy milk that comes from a local farm of grass-fed cows that is not homogenized and pasteurized at the lowest possible temperature.
      So that’s my short answer of what I think about raw milk. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leigh Anne says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    This was very yummy! I used stevia instead of honey and I loved it for breakfast! Gotta love those 4 year-olds……always keeping us on our toes!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 9, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks for letting me know, Leigh Anne! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katy says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Today is my lucky day, I got all the ingredients for this delicious smoothie going to make it ASAP . Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 9, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      You’re welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Angela says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    This smoothie is almost the same as the one my 8 year old requests most mornings for breakfast. I like to add 1/4 c of rolled oats to the mix and omit the strawberries. We call it his Reese’s peanut butter cup smoothie. I’ll test out the addition of strawberries on him next time.

    Reply
  7. Kathryn @ Mamacado says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    This looks yummy even though I’m cold right now. Actually looks like a frosty from Wendy’s…mmm.

    Reply
  8. Erin says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Made this tonight! It was delicious! Love the vegan recipes…please keep them coming 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      I’m glad you liked this! I will most definitely keep the vegan recipes coming. 🙂

      Reply

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