Usher in spring with a deliciously healthy pastel-layered smoothie! This vegan smoothie recipe combines layers of strawberry, banana and blueberry blended with rich and creamy plant-based Greek yogurt and protein-packed oat milk for a fruity and nutritious sip! The key to the distinct layers is freezing each fruit mixture to a thick, slushy consistency before pouring.
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Yes, layered smoothies can be very healthy when made with the right ingredients. This recipe is packed with whole fruits, fiber, and uses plant-based yogurt and milk, making it a nutritious, low-sodium, and heart-healthy choice.
The key is to make each layer thick and dense. This recipe achieves this by freezing each layer for at least 1 hour until it reaches a thick, slushy consistency. Pouring the layers slowly, one on top of the other, prevents them from mixing.
Unsweetened plant-based milks, like the oat milk used in this recipe, are excellent choices. Unsweetened almond, soy, or coconut milk also work well. Water or coconut water are other healthy, low-calorie options.
Absolutely. Greek yogurt, or a plant-based alternative as used here, is a great way to add creaminess, a thick texture, and a boost of protein to a smoothie.
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Recipe yields 8 servings
To prepare the strawberry layer, add the strawberries, ½ cup yogurt, ½ cup milk, ½ banana, 1 tsp maple syrup and 3 ice cubes to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer while preparing the other layers. Clean and dry the blender or food processor.
For the blueberry layer, add the blueberries, ½ cup yogurt, ½ cup milk, ½ banana, 1 tsp maple syrup and 3 ice cubes to the blender or food and pulse until smooth. Transfer to another freezer-safe container and place in the freezer. Clean and dry the blender or food processor again.
For the banana layer, add the remaining ingredients to the blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
Leave the smoothie mixtures in the freezer for at least 1 hour, until they are a thick slushy consistency.
Remove the smoothies from the freezer and alternate pouring them into 4 small glasses to form 3 layers in each glass. Serve immediately.
For Liquid: You can substitute the unsweetened oat milk with unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk (from a carton).
For Yogurt: Any plain, thick, plant-based yogurt (like almond or coconut-based) will work. If not vegan, a thick dairy-based Greek yogurt can be used.
For Sweetener: The maple syrup can be swapped for agave nectar or omitted entirely if your fruits are very ripe and sweet.
For Fruit: Feel free to swap the layers. Mango or pineapple makes a great yellow/orange layer, while spinach or avocado can be blended in for a green layer.