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December 29, 2014

Healthy Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

Thick and creamy, this healthy smoothie tastes just like a slice of banana cream pie! Loaded with Greek yogurt, honey, and bananas – this is a delicious treat you can really feel good about.Β 

You know what really makes me cringe? Epic fail smoothies.

You know the ones… so I won’t get into the icy, flavorless, make-me-make-you-make-everyone-wanna-gag details. But I will say this: epic fail smoothies are just plain wrong, man. They’re a crime against every healthy, delicious, can’t-stop-won’t-stop-gotta-get-every-drop slurp worthy smoothie out there.

Let’s make a vow hand-in-hand to leave any and all crummy smoothie dopes in the dust, ok? 2015 is at our fingertips! Let’s start it with a sensational slurp.

So… What makes a smoothie good and worthy?

Thick and creamy >>> tastes like pie >>> won’t result in thunder thighs.Β Hallelujah and amen mah friends.

Warning: This Healthy Banana Cream Pie Smoothie is ADDICTING!

Let’s talk about this smoothie in detail, yah? I promise it’s going to be a short one. Because smoothies are simple like that.

The most important step is freezing your bananas ahead of time. Frozen bananas are key to both texture and flavor in this recipe, so be sure to slice them up and pop them in the freezer for at least 6 hours before blending. It’s an easy step, but one easy to forget!

The second thing: Don’t skip or skimp on the vanilla! There’s 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract in this smoothie and that’s exactly how much it needs to get that real sweet pie taste. After a few sips and slurps you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Viva vanilla!

Last but not least, NILLA WAFERS! I have tested this recipe a ba-jillion times (ok…maybe more like 10) and I find Nilla wafers a must! If you have a vanilla wafer cookie that you’d rather use in its place, that should be fine, but just don’t skip them. The cookie, like the banana, is essential for texture and taste.

And that’s it, really. The other ingredients are pretty simple (Greek yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon, honey, and nutmeg) and should be pretty easy to hunt down if they’re not already residing inside your fridge. These smoothies make a wonderful breakfast (they’re quite filling!), but also a great snack or dessert. If you’re going the dessert route, I say add a dollop of whipped cream and extra cookie crumbs… but that’s just my two cents πŸ˜‰

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Healthy Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

Prep 2 mins

Cook 1 min

Total 3 mins

Author bakerbynature

Yield 2 smoothies

A thick and creamy banana smoothie that tastes like a slice of banana cream pie!

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
  • 1/3 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 4 vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey (I love using raw honey, if you can find it)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 heaping cup of ice (more or less to fit your desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in the body of a blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Serve at once!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 smoothie

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Cold Drinks & Ice Cream, Snacks

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Comments

  1. Kristen @amindfullmom says

    December 29, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Oh my…after all the treats of the Holidays this is the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth. I will be making this tonight fir my family

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    • bakerbynature says

      December 29, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      Hi Kristen. Exactly what I was thinking when I created this recipe πŸ˜‰ Nice to be able to indulge and still feel good about it.

      Reply
      • Lyn Malin says

        January 13, 2015 at 2:15 pm

        Any idea what the fat and calorie content is for this yummy treat?

        Reply
        • addie says

          January 26, 2015 at 2:22 pm

          High

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        • Kimmierox says

          January 27, 2015 at 2:07 am

          Using MyFitnessPal for the calculations and based on using Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1 Large banana, Oikos Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt and everything else in the recipe as listed, I got 191 cal, 3 gm Fat, 37 gm carb, 5 gm protein. This is per Serving; the recipe makes two servings.

          Reply
          • Kimmierox says

            January 27, 2015 at 2:11 am

            Edit to above: Using MyFitnessPal for the calculations and based on using Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk, 2 Medium bananas, Oikos Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt and everything else in the recipe as listed, I got 235 cal,4 gm Fat, 48 gm carb, 6 gm protein. This is per Serving; the recipe makes two servings.

          • Lynn says

            February 15, 2015 at 4:15 pm

            Too many carbs!

          • Cynthia Trammell says

            June 26, 2019 at 6:11 pm

            Could you use just 1 banana and add some banana flavoring to cut the carbs?

        • Katherine says

          June 15, 2016 at 12:16 pm

          About 533 calories if you use vanilla soymilk instead of almond milk.

          Reply
  2. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    December 29, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    What a perfect smoothie! I love that you added Greek Yogurt! YUM!

    Reply
  3. todd wagner says

    December 29, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Greek yogurt is perfect for smoothies!! Well played πŸ™‚

    Reply
  4. Jabba says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:14 am

    I had double jaw surgery in 2014 and mastered smoothies as a result! I learned the frozen banana trick early on and you’re right – it really does work. I also totally agree with your vanilla advice – I put vanilla in every smoothie.

    My other secret weapon: cardamom.

    I’m adding this to my list of smoothies to try soon. Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I like your rules–smoothies SHOULD taste like pie! I can practically taste this delicious one

    Reply
  6. Page says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:20 am

    I’m always open to trying banana recipes because they have a sweet flavor that lasts longer in your mouth versus other fruits like strawberries.

    Reply
  7. Sandy says

    January 7, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Wow, that was good! I now have to start keeping bananas frozen in the freezer, I knew they were good for something! I used regular milk because that’s what I had, might have to try the other kind, probably less on calories, too. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  8. Sharon Waldrop says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Just saw this recipe and on my way to Trader Joe’s to buy the ingredients!! Will let you know what I think. On another note, I see vanilla wafers used as garnishments. They are also blended into the other ingredients as the recipe says, yes? Thank you.

    Reply
  9. Sharon Waldrop says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Just saw this recipe on Pintrest and am on my way to Trader Joe’s in a few minutes to get the ingredients. Can’t wait to try it for a healthy dessert tonight. I see that vanilla wafer cookies are used as garnishments. Are they also blended with the other ingredients as stated in the recipe? Or, do they just go on top?

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    • bakerbynature says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Hi Sharon! They go in the smoothie with all of the other ingredients, and then, if you like, you can also top it with a little light whipped cream and extra cookie crumbs πŸ˜‰ I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
      • Sharon Waldrop says

        January 20, 2015 at 5:57 pm

        Thank you for confirming my vanilla wafer question. Once I read the recipe again, I realized that the wafers go in the blender for taste and consistency, and the cookie garnishments are a suggestion. Anyway, I made these last night and we’re hooked! Thank you for developing this fab recipe!

        Reply
        • bakerbynature says

          January 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm

          Hi Sharon! So happy to you loved this recipe πŸ™‚ It’s one of my favorites too!

          Reply
  10. lowana fagan says

    January 25, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Wow this looks and sounds awesome. My question is as I live in Australia and I can’t find the Nilla wafer cookies, what can I use as a substitue? Was thinking a shortbread cookie would do?? Thanks for the recipe n hope to get
    a response:-D

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      January 25, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Iowana! You can substitute the Nilla wafers with a plain vanilla cookie of any kind – as long as they’re not filled with any sort of cream – I think shortbread would work just fine! Also, I know other readers have used graham crackers with good results πŸ™‚

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      • lowana fagan says

        January 29, 2015 at 12:26 am

        Just made this but I think I need to try a different yoghurt n almond milk, these ones were not nice at all:-( but I used a shortbread cookie n kept to rest of the ingredients n it tasted nicer the more I drank it;-)…

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        • bakerbynature says

          January 29, 2015 at 7:05 pm

          Hi Iowana. Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this recipe. I hope you can find ingredients you enjoy more and make this work for you πŸ™‚

          Reply
  11. April says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Let’s see, 210 for two seven inch bananas, 40 for 1/3 c low fat Greek yogurt, 60 in a cup of vanilla almond milk, 24 in two teaspoons of vanilla extract, 70 in four vanilla wafers, and 96 in one and a half tablespoons of honey brings the calorie total to 500 – without the whipping cream.

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    • bakerbynature says

      February 2, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      So that would be 250 per smoothie πŸ˜‰ Thanks for figuring this out, April!

      Reply
      • April says

        February 4, 2015 at 6:33 pm

        The number of servings in your recipe is one which amounts to 500 calories per serving.

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        • bakerbynature says

          February 4, 2015 at 6:44 pm

          The recipe states it makes 2 smoothies. They are large and meant to be a meal. Also, I don’t call them low calorie. They are healthy and loaded with good for you ingredients.

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        • bakerbynature says

          February 4, 2015 at 6:46 pm

          P.S. Almond milk is only 30 calories a cup πŸ˜‰ You can use all almond milk if you’d like to decrease the calories a bit.

          Reply
    • Danie says

      September 14, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Yes…for TWO SERVINGS…so that’s 250 calories PER SMOOTHIE according to your calculations πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Julieanna says

    February 7, 2015 at 2:05 am

    This looks great! Thank you so much. I am making it in the morning.

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    • bakerbynature says

      February 7, 2015 at 3:07 am

      Yay! Enjoy, Julieanna!

      Reply
  13. Amy Kathleen says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Great recipe. Never would have thought to put vanilla in a smoothie. It ties everything together! I added spinach for an extra dose of health and replaced ginger snaps for vanilla wafers.
    Thank you for the great recipe!

    Reply
  14. Kary says

    February 15, 2015 at 2:22 am

    This recipe sounds amazing. I’m going to give this a try tomorrow! I also love frozen bananas in my smoothies. Thank you for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      February 15, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      Hi Kary! Frozen bananas are the beeest in smoothies πŸ™‚ I hope you enjoy this one! xo

      Reply
  15. Kary says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Oh my, I have such a sweet tooth today and cannot wait to give this smoothie a try. I’m like you and really enjoy my bananas frozen to make smoothies.

    Reply
  16. Karly says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    I made this smoothie this morning and it was delicious! I was able to share it with my 2 picky kids, they loved it. I used a graham cracker (back to nature brand) in place of the wafers and coconut sugar in place of brown sugar. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  17. Tricia says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Just tried this recipe! Excellent! I will be using this in my Family & consumer Science cooking class!

    Reply
  18. Catrina says

    February 21, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I didn’t have nilla wafers so left those out and didn’t have the vanilla.. It was delicious and for less then 200 calories since didn’t add those two ingredients it was a great snack and I feel full..

    Reply
  19. Kent Kane says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Think you could substitute Agave nectar for the honey ?

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      March 5, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Kent. While I have not personally tried it I do think it would work just fine πŸ™‚ I’d love to hear your results if you give it a go.

      Reply
  20. Sue says

    June 11, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Just made this using coconut water. (Didn’t have any almond milk). I am in heaven I think!

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  21. Ami says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:38 am

    The frozen bananas are everything!! I use regular milk and don’t usually have the wafers. I have used a cinnamon crunch cereal or cinnamon graham crackers. My kids would drink it everyday if I could keep frozen bananas on hand!!!

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    • bakerbynature says

      July 14, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      That’s awesome, Ami! SO happy your kids are enjoying it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Veronica says

    September 1, 2016 at 11:48 am

    Wherrreee did u get those cute glasses for the smoothies?? I love them! Can’t wait to try this recipe out, I’m sure my family will go bananas over them!

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    • bakerbynature says

      September 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Veronica. They’re from the dollar store!!! Hope you enjoy the recipe πŸ™‚

      Reply
  23. Anna says

    May 3, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    wow. How could someone not like this smoothie. Great recipe. – Anna

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    • bakerbynature says

      May 8, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Awww thanks, Anna!

      Reply
  24. Donna says

    January 2, 2018 at 2:53 am

    It really looks good & I love how easy it is! I love banana & almond milk in my smoothie. Thanks for putting it together.

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    • bakerbynature says

      January 2, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying it, Donna πŸ™‚

      Reply
  25. Jason Hocky says

    September 25, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Oh my, I can’t wait to provide a go to this smoothie and have such a sweet tooth now. I’m like you and actually enjoy my bananas frozen to make smoothies.
    Thanks

    Reply
  26. Philipp Brohl says

    June 11, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    This was one of my favorite smoothies I tried during the last few week. I’m a smoothie addict, I try a lot πŸ™‚

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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