This Banana Pudding Smoothie Bowl has real banana flavor and is topped with a crunchy vanilla granola. It's refined sugar free so try a bowl for breakfast.
Traditional banana pudding, with the layers of wafers, pudding, and bananas has always been a bit of a let down since the pudding isn't actually banana flavored. It's really vanilla pudding layered with bananas and some cookies. Even the vegan versions are much the same, no real banana flavored pudding. This Banana Pudding Smoothie Bowl on the other hand, doesn't disappoint. It has real banana flavor with a lovely crunchy vanilla granola. All the yummy flavors we love and it's healthy enough for breakfast.
If you're looking for dessert, check out my Vegan Banana Pudding. It is made with real natural banana flavored pudding and tastes amazing.
Ingredients
This smoothie bowl is great because it tastes like real deal banana pudding and it has no refined sugar at all. Coconut oil adds a buttery richness and a dose of healthy fats. While chia seeds provide the omega 3, omega 6, and protein.
Of course if you're going to have banana pudding you gotta have vanilla wafers or in this cas, granola that is every bit as tasty. It's sweetened only with maple syrup and full of vanilla flavor.
- very ripe bananas
- non dairy milk
- coconut oil
- chia seeds
- vanilla
- oats
- maple syrup
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
This smoothie bowl is straightforward and easy to make. Bake the granola ahead of time so it's cooled and ready for topping. The smoothie is blended until creamy and chilled briefly to thicken.
Equipment
You will need a blender to make this smoothie bowl. A high speed model will yield the best results, but a regular model will still work well.
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Recipe
Banana Pudding Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
For Banana Pudding:
- 2 very ripe bananas
- ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1-2 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
For Vanilla Granola:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For Banana Pudding:
- In a blender combine all ingredients until smooth.2 very ripe bananas, ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoon coconut oil, 1-2 teaspoon chia seeds, ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Transfer to a bowl with lid and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow chia seeds to thicken mixture.
For Vanilla Granola:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl combine oats, maple syrup, coconut ol and vanilla.1 cup old fashioned oats, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 teaspoon vanilla
- Spread oats in a even layer on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 -15 minutes until lightly browned, stirring every 5 minutes.
To Assemble:
- Sprinkle desired amount of granola over banana pudding mix and top with additional banana slices and chia seeds if desired.
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