Banana Cream Pie Smoothie Bowl

Diets

Vegan

Ingredients

Produce
- 5 Just ripe banana

Breakfast Foods
- 1 cup Granola

Canned Goods
- 1 5.4 ounce can Coconut cream, unsweetened

Baking & Spices
- 1/2 Vanilla bean

Time
Prepare: 10M
Total: 10M

Found on getinspiredeveryday.com

Description

Traditional banana pie is something to be avoided when I can, because you know, it just isn’t great for you. Bathing suit season or not! But this spin is an awesome twist and one my waist is thanking you for. And I love the vanilla bean pod in here, I will work on the high speed blender bit. But I find those pods are so useful in many recipes albeit a bit pricy. Cooler weather here?!? Not quite yet, still hitting the 80’s. It has been the hottest September in the history of where I live. Interesting.

I always try to get the most out of my vanilla beans by using the seeds in one recipe and then blending the whole leftover pod into a smoothie. I also buy them by the pound about once a year and vacuum seal them to keep them fresh, that saves quite a bit of money as well. I’ll be working on an actual banana cream pie soon with a healthier twist so you can enjoy your pie and not worry about it!

Ingredients

4 just ripe bananas, peeled
1 - 5.4 ounce can of unsweetened coconut cream (10 Tablespoons)
½ of a vanilla bean
1 cup of granola, I use this Maple Cinnamon Granola
1 just ripe banana, peeled and thinly sliced
sprinkle with your choice of: chia seeds, hemp hearts, and bee pollen (omit for vegan)

Directions

Place the ingredients for the smoothie base in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth starting on a low speed and working up to speeds 7-8 on a Vitamix. If you dont have a high powered blender, use 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract instead of the vanilla bean.
Pour the smoothie base into 4 bowls, and top with granola, sliced banana, and your choice of seeds.
Serve immediately.

Serves: 4 servings
Prepare: 10 mins
TotalTime: 10 mins