This fun and patriotic red, white and blue layered smoothie is packed with nutrients, not sugar! The perfect healthy sweet treat for kids and adults alike to enjoy during the holidays or any time of year.
My five year old is smoothie obsessed! He calls me the Smoothie Queen and is always waxing poetic about how I’m the best “smoothie maker” in the world.
It probably shouldn’t surprise me too much. After all, he’s been eating smoothies since he was 8 months old.
In fact, I’m pretty sure he drank my Avocado Blueberry Baby Smoothie for a year straight.
In my ongoing effort to make him smile, I decided to get a little creative with my smoothie making skills and transformed his favorite fruits into a Red, White & Blueberry Smoothie! Ok fine, the red is more like a pink but that’s because I added creamy, protein-packed Greek yogurt to each layer for added nutrients.
If you’re intimated by layering smoothies, don’t be! They truly couldn’t be easier. The secret is to start with frozen fruit which result in a thicker smoothie.
Another tip? Throw the glass in the freezer for 5 minutes after pouring each layer. That will ensure that the next layer doesn’t sink through the last.
Of course, these red, white and blue smoothies are just ONE idea for layering. Feel free to get creative with any of your favorite fruits and veggies!
Your straw is waiting.
Red, White and Blue Layered Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients:
Bottom Layer
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
Middle Layer
- 1 ripe banana previously frozen in chunks
- 1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
Top Layer
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
Instructions:
- Working one layer at a time, start by placing all of the ingredients in the bottom layer in a high speed blender and pureeing until smooth. Divide evenly between two tall glasses.
- Rinse blender then repeat step one with the middle layer ingredients. Finally, repeat step two with the top layer ingredients.
Notes:
Nutrition Facts:
Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
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Kayden
It is charming and looking fabulous.
Katrina @In Katrina's Kitchen
Love this festive sipper!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you lady!
Gina @Running to the Kitchen
Perfect healthy treat for the holiday! Love it!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks lady!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Perfect for this weekend!
Liz DellaCroce
Exactly!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Such a festive smoothie!
Liz DellaCroce
I couldn’t help myself!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
The bottom layer is my fave! LOVE this!
Liz DellaCroce
I think mine is the top!
Carolyn
I know my kids will love these!
Liz DellaCroce
Mine really did!
Sophia
This is too cute, love the idea of layering your smoothie.
Liz DellaCroce
I couldn’t believe how easy it was!