For about 200 calories you can enjoy this cool, creamy, and healthy Banoffee Pie Smoothie! It's a decadent-tasting breakfast or snack that blends banana, caramel, and a graham cracker crust in one delicious clean eating recipe!
Hey, hey! Welcome to your new favorite breakfast...just in time for the warm weather!
Do you know what a Banoffee Pie is?
I've heard of the dessert for years, but I don't think that I've ever actually tried a slice! According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, a Banoffee Pie is "an English dessert pie made from bananas, cream and toffee." What's not to like about that, right? And when my friend Jen shared these Chocolate Banana Toffee Layer Bars on her decadent baking blog last year, I was immediately reminded of the delicious flavor combination.
Instead of toffee, this protein shake uses caramel extract and an optional drizzle of caramel syrup to accomplish a similar flavor. Paired with bananas, it's HEAVENLY! Plus, the frozen banana makes the base of this smoothie so incredibly creamy, that you'll swear you're enjoying an ice cream milkshake!
As an added bonus, this smoothie is a great way to use up overripe bananas that are sitting on your counter! When I have some excess bananas, I just peel them, slice them, and put them in individual baggies in the freezer. That way I always have some frozen fruit ready to go in the morning when I want to toss it in my blender!
Tips For Making This Banofee Pie Dessert
You can find caramel extract (or caramel flavoring) in the baking aisle of most grocery stores -- right alongside the vanilla extract. If you have trouble locating it, just order some (the internet has everything)!
I like to use Quest Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder or Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder because I think it has the creamiest, thickest consistency of any other brands that I've tried...but you can feel free to use YOUR favorite protein powder here (just make sure that it meets any of your specific dietary needs, such as dairy-free or gluten-free).
After enjoying this smoothie for breakfast for the last 3 or 4 months, I'm so excited to finally share it with all of you. I know that you're going to LOVE it! Because really...who can complain with dessert for breakfast?!
Looking for other healthy breakfast options that taste like dessert? Try these:
- Key Lime Pie Protein Smoothie
- {High Protein} Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Upside Down Pineapple Cake Protein Shake
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Banoffee Pie Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder I used Quest Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder, which has 100 calories per scoop, but I have also used Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder
- ½ medium banana peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Original or Vanilla flavored
- ¼ teaspoon caramel extract or caramel flavoring
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 cups ice
- For topping: ½ of a wholegrain graham cracker crushed**
- Optional garnish: caramel syrup
Instructions
- Add first 6 ingredients to blender and combine! Top with graham cracker crumbs and optional caramel sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I was just looking up banana pudding recipes last night because I had such a craving for it! This smoothie looks SO good, Blair! I've only had banoffee pie once before, but I remember it being absolutely delicious. I love that you made that pie into a smoothie...so creative!
Blair
Thanks, Gayle. Now you have me craving banana pudding... 🙂
Bethany @ athletic avocado
Im OBSESSED with banoffee combo! Smoothie form is even better! Can't wait to try this beauty!
Blair
Thanks, Bethany! It's definitely a delicious combo -- I hope that you get to try it! 🙂
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
Love the banoffee pie flavor!! I am hooked all things banana. I think I eat about 4 bananas a day. I know, it's insane. This smoothie would be perfect for satiating my intense banana cravings.
Blair
Wow...that's a lot of bananas! 🙂 BUT, if you're going to eat a lot of something, then at least it's about as healthy as you can get!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
This is literally genius. I need this ASAP. Plus, BEAUTIFUL photos 🙂
Blair
Aw, thanks Jennifer! The weather is warming up, so I think you're due for a smoothie!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
It's going to be 90 here today. I'm pretty sure a smoothie will be in order!
Blair
Yep, it's going to be about 85 here. I'm thinking that I want this smoothie for DINNER! 🙂
mira
Banoffee pie smoothie? This sounds and looks amazing! Love bananas! Pinning and sharing!
Blair
Thanks so much, Mira!
Ruwani
OMG ! I am sure this is HEAVENLY !!! I have a whole lot of frozen bananas in my fridge .. do you think it will work without the protein powder ?
Blair
Yes, I definitely think that it will work without the protein powder! You will probably need to add some sweetener of your choice (honey, maple syrup, sugar, stevia, whatever...) because my protein powder is pretty sweet on its own. Plus, you could add some greek yogurt and/or some vanilla extract. The protein powder just makes the consistency of the shake a bit thicker (in addition to the added protein/sweetness/vanilla flavoring). Hope you enjoy!! 🙂
marti
this looks amazing! i love doing extracts in my smoothies/shakes!
Blair
Thanks, Marti! Me too! The possibilities are endless! 🙂
A Juicy Blend
It's amazing that this delicious sounding smoothie is only 200 calories! Thanks so much for sharing!
Blair
Thank you!