Paleo Neapolitan Ice Cream Smoothie – a healthy and refreshing layering of strawberries, banana and cocoa.

Who remembers Neapolitan Ice Cream? I feel like I have to ask because I haven’t had it in yonks! I remember, I never really liked it much because the ice cream always tasted cheap. Maybe that’s because my parents bought the cheap, everyday value version lol!
I actually didn’t intend on making this, I was trying to make something with cashew butter. However, lately, I’ve been buying a lot of Strawberry and Banana frozen fruit mixes from Tesco and they were basically just sitting there. So, I decided to have some fun!
I guess, you can tell by the colours in the picture that this was the idea, right?
This Paleo Neapolitan Ice Cream Smoothie works splendid as a summer treat. It tastes so good and so refreshing – 10x better than the actual thing! Great for those who don’t agree with dairy much. Now, you don’t even need to worry, taste and health are both CHECKED!
If you want to make this a vegan version, simply use dates instead of honey to sweeten the chocolate layer. This will also work perfectly in a food processor, or a high powered blender – however, if you just have a regular ol’ blender, don’t worry! I’ve made some reservations for ya!
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Paleo Neapolitan Ice Cream Smoothie - a chocolate, banana and strawberry layered smoothie ice cream using cacao powder, frozen bananas and frozen strawberries!
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp honey (or a couple dates if vegan)
- 1 slices frozen banana (already cut)
- 1/4 cup milk*
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup + 2tbsp milk
- Add your layers to a blender*.
- Blend each layer separately. Once a layer has been processed, place it in a container in the freezer to ensure it doesn't melt.
- Once your strawberry layer is done, construct your neapolitan ice cream smoothie
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
*You can use any kind of milk you want! Preferable unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk or a good hemp milk!
*If using a high powered blender or food processor, you may not need as much milk to process the fruit. Start off with a splash of milk and process. Add more milk as needed but 1/4 cup is adequate.
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Swathi says
This not only delicious but also colorful smoothie. I love neapolitan ice cream. Your Paleo version really yum.
WhittyPaleo says
Thanks Swathi!
Molly Kumar says
These look so pretty and filled with summer flavors! I love milkshakes and ice-cream smoothies, so this will be definitely tried soon 🙂
WhittyPaleo says
Oooh it’s a wonderful summer treat Molly!
Adriana Martin says
How lovely this smoothie looks and I bet tastes deliciosu too. Must make it soon super fun way to start the day
WhittyPaleo says
Aha definitely a great way to start it!
karyn says
YEs what a great recipe.. A healthy ice-cream in a smoothie . I remember Neapolitan ice-cream from my childhood the strawberry layer was always my favourite.. lovely recipe
WhittyPaleo says
Awww nice! Thanks Karyn 🙂
karyld2016 says
This is such a fun idea! I can’t tell you the last time I had neapolitan ice cream, and this version looks so much better
WhittyPaleo says
What better way to eat it again than to make it yourself, eh? 😀
Veena Azmanov says
Oh I love a good ice cream smoothie.. This sounds so yum… all my favorites.. Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry! Yum.
WhittyPaleo says
Yesss Veena! Thank you!
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
Yum! These look delicious. Perfect as a dessert or afternoon snack!
WhittyPaleo says
Exactly that Christine!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I’ve been pinning some paleo recipes to try and help my family eat better. This looks like a winner to me!
WhittyPaleo says
Oh that’s awesome – you can have a gander with this site. This will for sure be a pleaser!
Gloria Duggan says
That really does look like the ice cream…but so much healthier. The kids would love this for sure. Nice and pretty to look at too.
WhittyPaleo says
Oooh I think this is great for kids and might be fun to make too!
efwalt says
What a great way of turning something full of fat into a healthy treat! Love the layers!
WhittyPaleo says
That’s exactly what I love to do ha! Thanks!
Kylee Cooks says
What a cute idea!! I love neapolitan stuff! And these flavors are perfect together!
WhittyPaleo says
Thanks Kylee!
Alonda says
I wish I would have seen this earlier! This would have been so perfect for our crazy hot weather today.
WhittyPaleo says
Aw, always another day Alonda! 😀
faithganchua says
Scrumptious! I’ll have to try this with soy or almond milk; hubby is lactose intolerant. 😉
WhittyPaleo says
I would totally go for unsweetened almond milk! I’ve used that and coconut milk to make this and they came out sooo good! 🙂
Samantha Lee says
This looks ah-mazing! And those colors!!
WhittyPaleo says
Thanks Samantha! 😀
GodlyGal (@GodlyDivaGal) says
waiting for summer to really come so i could try something like this 🙂
WhittyPaleo says
Me too! The summer doesn’t exactly want to stay in the UK lol!
Clare Speer says
These look so refreshing and good… and healthy! Wow – would be perfect after a nice summer day in the pool!
WhittyPaleo says
Ooh yes, exactly that!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
THESE REMIND ME OF THAT YOGURT FRUIT CUP THINGS from way back in the day… Do you know what I am talking about?? ha ha!
WhittyPaleo says
Oh gosh I don’t lol! But I’m betting they were super cute? haha. Thanks for stopping by Gigi! 🙂
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
I tried to google a photo lol – but I think it was around way before google existed!!
WhittyPaleo says
LOL aw man! I probably have no clue then haha
Missy May says
I know someone who will enjoy this, – my son!! This is very colourful and attractive and yummy. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk
WhittyPaleo says
Ooh yes it’ll be a lovely treat for him! Thank you for stopping by Missy May! 🙂