Black Sesame Banana Smoothie Bowl Tahini Drizzle (Printable)

Creamy black sesame and banana smoothie bowl with tahini drizzle and fresh toppings. Nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack option.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
02 - 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted
03 - 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Tahini Drizzle

08 - 2 tablespoons tahini
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon warm water

→ Toppings

11 - 1/2 banana, sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, toasted
13 - 2 tablespoons granola
14 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
15 - Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
16 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine frozen bananas, toasted black sesame seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding more milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
02 - Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, and warm water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Add additional water in small increments if needed to reach drizzling consistency.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls. Arrange sliced banana, toasted black sesame seeds, granola, shredded coconut, fresh berries, and cacao nibs on top of each bowl.
04 - Drizzle the sweet tahini sauce generously over the toppings. Serve immediately with spoons and enjoy while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy banana base balances black sesams natural nuttiness perfectly
  • Tahini drizzle adds richness that keeps you satisfied for hours
02 -
  • Over blending can make the mixture too thin and warm
  • The tahini drizzle thickens as it sits, so use it right away
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices on a parchment lined tray first so they dont fuse into a solid block
  • Double the tahini drizzle and keep the extra in the fridge for quick weekday breakfasts

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