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
July at 6:11 PMThis not only delicious but also colorful smoothie. I love neapolitan ice cream. Your Paleo version really yum.
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:21 PMThanks Swathi!
Molly Kumar says
July at 8:43 AMThese look so pretty and filled with summer flavors! I love milkshakes and ice-cream smoothies, so this will be definitely tried soon 🙂
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:20 PMOooh it’s a wonderful summer treat Molly!
Adriana Martin says
July at 5:37 AMHow lovely this smoothie looks and I bet tastes deliciosu too. Must make it soon super fun way to start the day
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:20 PMAha definitely a great way to start it!
karyn says
July at 8:59 PMYEs 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
August at 10:15 PMAwww nice! Thanks Karyn 🙂
karyld2016 says
July at 8:42 PMThis 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
August at 10:14 PMWhat better way to eat it again than to make it yourself, eh? 😀
Veena Azmanov says
July at 6:59 PMOh I love a good ice cream smoothie.. This sounds so yum… all my favorites.. Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry! Yum.
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:13 PMYesss Veena! Thank you!
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
July at 4:16 PMYum! These look delicious. Perfect as a dessert or afternoon snack!
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:13 PMExactly that Christine!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
July at 3:06 PMI’ve been pinning some paleo recipes to try and help my family eat better. This looks like a winner to me!
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:12 PMOh that’s awesome – you can have a gander with this site. This will for sure be a pleaser!
Gloria Duggan says
July at 2:01 PMThat 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
August at 10:12 PMOooh I think this is great for kids and might be fun to make too!
efwalt says
July at 9:32 AMWhat a great way of turning something full of fat into a healthy treat! Love the layers!
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:09 PMThat’s exactly what I love to do ha! Thanks!
Kylee Cooks says
July at 4:29 AMWhat a cute idea!! I love neapolitan stuff! And these flavors are perfect together!
WhittyPaleo says
August at 10:09 PMThanks Kylee!
Alonda says
May at 6:25 AMI wish I would have seen this earlier! This would have been so perfect for our crazy hot weather today.
WhittyPaleo says
May at 11:55 AMAw, always another day Alonda! 😀
faithganchua says
May at 10:00 PMScrumptious! I’ll have to try this with soy or almond milk; hubby is lactose intolerant. 😉
WhittyPaleo says
May at 1:17 AMI 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
May at 11:20 AMThis looks ah-mazing! And those colors!!
WhittyPaleo says
May at 12:41 PMThanks Samantha! 😀
GodlyGal (@GodlyDivaGal) says
May at 10:15 AMwaiting for summer to really come so i could try something like this 🙂
WhittyPaleo says
May at 12:41 PMMe too! The summer doesn’t exactly want to stay in the UK lol!
Clare Speer says
May at 10:10 AMThese look so refreshing and good… and healthy! Wow – would be perfect after a nice summer day in the pool!
WhittyPaleo says
May at 12:41 PMOoh yes, exactly that!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
March at 11:48 PMTHESE 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
March at 1:13 AMOh gosh I don’t lol! But I’m betting they were super cute? haha. Thanks for stopping by Gigi! 🙂
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
March at 3:41 AMI tried to google a photo lol – but I think it was around way before google existed!!
WhittyPaleo says
March at 1:46 PMLOL aw man! I probably have no clue then haha
Missy May says
March at 8:50 PMI know someone who will enjoy this, – my son!! This is very colourful and attractive and yummy. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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WhittyPaleo says
March at 10:12 PMOoh yes it’ll be a lovely treat for him! Thank you for stopping by Missy May! 🙂