A quick and easy banana smoothie with a little bit of rum and caramel—just like the classic bananas Foster dessert!
Bananas Foster is a delicious dessert with a backstory as rich as its flavors. The dish hails from New Orleans, where it was invented by chef Paul Blangé at Brennan’s Restaurant in the 1950s. Ever since, this flambéed combination of bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and rum, served warm over ice cream, has been a veritable classic and a staple of NOLA cuisine.
That brings us to this recipe: I’ve taken all the indulgence and ingenuity of bananas Foster and transformed it into a creamy, dreamy smoothie that’s every bit as decadent as the OG dessert—but much healthier for you! All you need to do is blend frozen bananas with a touch of rum and creamy coconut milk and pour it into a caramel-drizzled glass for a treat that truly hits the spot.
Is A Bananas Foster Smoothie Healthy?
This smoothie is a fun, healthier take on a classic dessert—but, in fact, it’s still more of a dessert than a traditional breakfast option or midday snack (there is rum in it, after all!). The base of frozen bananas provides natural creaminess and sweetness, along with fiber and potassium, and the light coconut milk adds some healthy fats to the mix. But there is added sugar from the caramel sauce and, as mentioned earlier, a little bit of rum. So, this smoothie is best enjoyed in moderation.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This bananas Foster smoothie is like a vacation in a tall, frosty glass. Not only do you get to enjoy all of the flavors of the classic New Orleans dessert, but you also get a refreshing tropical twist from the frozen banana and coconut milk. It’s the perfect smoothie to kick back and relax with or to enjoy after dinner.
It’s also easy to modify if you’d prefer to have this smoothie as a morning pick-me-up or serve it to those who can’t or don’t drink rum. Just leave the rum out and replace it with a splash of vanilla instead.
How To Make Ahead And Store
This smoothie is best enjoyed when it’s fresh. That said, you could try freezing your leftovers in popsicle molds to enjoy as an ice pop later.
Serving Suggestions
This smoothie is an absolute dream when paired with this Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce. You can drizzle it over the whole thing, or douse the inside of your smoothie glass with it. If you love the flavor of banana, you’ll also love this Banana-Vanilla-Orange Smoothie and this Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free caramel sauce
Coconut Milk Whipped Cream (optional)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 13 ounces (chilled overnight in the fridge)
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
To Make The Smoothie:
- Add the frozen bananas, rum, sugar, and light coconut milk into a blender and blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour as much caramel sauce as your heart desires along the insides of a sundae glass, and pour in the smoothie.
To Make The Whipped Cream:
- Flip the can of chilled coconut milk upside down and then open it, drain the water, and scoop out the cream. Don't discard the water—it's great to add to other smoothies!
- Transfer the coconut cream to a large bowl and add in 1/2 tablespoon sugar and beat, using an electric hand mixer, until light and fluffy.
- Top your smoothie with the coconut whipped cream and enjoy.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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