Healthy Dessert Smoothie (No Banana)

Smoothies are so sweet and satisfying that sometimes we even confuse them for desserts!

If you fancy a delicious and healthy dessert, you have to make this dessert smoothie.

As a bonus, it doesn’t need a banana, and there are numerous different ways you can make it!

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Are All Smoothies Basically a Dessert?

It really depends on how you make your smoothies.

If you add a lot of sweeteners, chocolate, etc, it could easily be classified as a dessert.

Many smoothies also contain a lot of fruit, which is high in sugar.

Even fruit sugar is sugar, too much of it can easily be classified as a dessert.

However, the main difference with smoothies, even if made sweeter is typically the presence of fiber and vitamins, something most traditional desserts lack.

This makes smoothies a much healthier dessert choice.

Dessert Smoothie Variations

Just like many other people, I have a sweet tooth!

I recently made an Oreo smoothie, a cheesecake smoothie, and a Biscoff smoothie!

Today, I tested making a slightly healthier dessert smoothie using berries and peanut butter.

I tested numerous different ingredient combinations.

Some of them came delicious. It was difficult to pick which one I should publish as the main recipe.

This is why I will leave some of the other variations I tested that also came out delicious, perhaps you would like to try them?

#1. Make It Chocolate Flavored

I love chocolate, and I am sure many of you do too.

If you would rather have a chocolate dessert smoothie, instead of a sweet fruit smoothie, here is what you need to do:

• Swap the jelly for a chocolate spread. I used Nutella. The quantity should be the same, 1/4 cup.
• Cocoa powder version. I tested using cocoa powder instead of Nutella too, which is healthier. Replace the jelly with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

#2. Serve It As a Smoothie Bowl

As you can see based on the pictures, the smoothies comes out very thick!

I tested serving the smoothie as a smoothie bowl, then added my favorite toppings which included:

1. Granola
2. Cacao Nibs
3. Slices Fresh Fruit
4. A Drizzle Of Honey

#3. Coffee Caramel Variation

This variation of this dessert smoothie was a lot more indulgent, and borderline entering the traditional desserts we all know.

This variation requires more changes, but it was so so good!

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew coffee
• 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Brew a cup of cold brew coffee and let it cool.
2. In a blender, combine the cold brew coffee, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and berries.
3. Add ice cubes for a frosty texture.
4. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour into a glass and drizzle extra caramel sauce on top for added sweetness.

If you try any of these variations leave a comment below!

Or, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me!

Questions From The Smoothie Community

As usual, I shared the recipe first on my social media channels.

The recipe got a lot of traction on my TikTok channel, and was loved by many!

I received a lot of questions regarding the recipe too, which I will also answer in this recipe post.

Is This Smoothie High In Sugar?

The smoothie is relatively low in sugar compared to many other classic desserts. A serving of this smoothie contains 38g of sugar. A lot of it is also fruit sugar, which isn't the same as white sugar for example.

I Can't Have Milk - What Else Can I Use As The Base Of The Smoothie?

If you are lactose intolerant, you can use dairy-free milk. I tested using vanilla flavored almond milk and it worked just as good.

I Am Allergic To Nuts - What Can I Use Instead?

Swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter, or 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt. For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt.