A nice twist on a fruit smoothie is to make it with three colorful layers. Each one can highlight the flavor of the individual fruits in it. The presentation of a three layered smoothie is quite enticing and unique.
You can choose any fruit you prefer for this type of thick beverage. The recipe here is for a pink, white, and blue smoothie, using strawberries, bananas, and blueberries. It is simple, cold and refreshing on a hot summer day.
There is no dairy or added sugar in the recipe, just the sweetness of the fruit.
Nutritional Value
Blueberries and strawberries are considered super foods. The amounts in the recipe provide us with our recommended daily amount of vitamin C. They are also a great source of disease fighting antioxidants. Blueberries contain heart healthy resveratrol.
Bananas are an excellent source of dietary fiber. They also provide us with minerals, such as copper, magnesium, and manganese.
This will easily make 2 filling smoothies. Using frozen fruit will help to make each component thicker. Use unsweetened milk, as the fruit provides plenty of sweetness. You can find coconut milk beverages in the non-dairy milk section of your market. Feel free to substitute almond milk or a milk blend.
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ½ ripe banana
- ¾ to 1 cup coconut milk beverage
- 1 whole ripe banana
- ¾ to 1 cup coconut milk beverage
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ½ ripe banana
- ¾ to 1 cup coconut milk beverage
- Place your smoothie cups in the freezer for up to 30 minutes to get them nice and cold. This helps the ingredients to stay firmly in place.
- Add first set of ingredients to the smoothie blender and mix until smooth. Start with ¾ cup of milk and add more if too thick to pour. Pour into the cups. Rinse out the blender and repeat with the second layer. Do the same for the third.
- You can also place the smoothies in the freezer for a few minutes until ready to serve.
Optional Additions
If you would like a little more texture and fiber in your smoothie, add any of these items.
- 1 tsp raw hemp seeds
- 1 TBS shredded, unsweetened coconut (suggested in white layer)
- 1 tsp wheat germ or rice bran
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Looks so pretty and sounds delicious! Pinned!
It is pretty, thanks for the pin!
I am always attracted by colorful food, especially purple and pink. It looks so great and I can’t wait to give it try. I have some leftover ripe banana and coconut milk, strawberries, and blueberries were bought yesterday.
Ingredients are ready 🙂
Well you’re all set, Enjoy!!
This looks almost too pretty to drink! Looks delicious!
I will love your smoothie, it looks delicious! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome post and your talent with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
This looks fabulous I love the layers and I love a good smoothie
Yum! I was on a smoothie kick this summer, I really enjoy starting my day with smoothies, I need to get back to that. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This smoothie is so pretty, so appealing, cool and healthy. Delicious.
I agree, I love the colors.
It was SO good!! Thanks again for making my birthday so special! Dona’s Kitchen
It looks so great! One of the prettiest smoothies I’ve ever seen! I bet it tastes amazing too. Pinning for later!
This smoothie is amazing!!! Unfortunately the middle layer did not quite set enough but the other two were perfect.
Hmmm, I wonder what the problem could have been! I’m glad that you enjoyed it though.
Just the sweetness of the fruit. Great!