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This cute layered smoothie is a delicious way to cool down this summer! Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s easy to make and impressive to serve! Made with frozen berries, coconut milk and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients for the layered smoothie
- Strawberries and blueberries: Use frozen fruits for this smoothie as it will create thick layers, if you use fresh they will release too much water. Berries are loaded with antioxidants and are a great source of fiber and lots of vitamins.
- Coconut milk: Use canned coconut milk which is thicker than the cartoned brands. Buy coconut milk with just 3 ingredients, coconut milk, water and guar gum for the best quality.
- Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds a great fresh flavor and creamy texture to these smoothies. It’s also a great source of protein and is a probiotic.
How to make a layered smoothie
- Place the frozen strawberries, coconut milk and cane sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth with no chunks. Divide the mixture between two cups and set in the freezer for 5 minutes while creating the next layer.
- Rinse the blender. Add coconut milk along with the Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth. Carefully pour the mixture over the first strawberry layer and return the cups to the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Add the frozen blueberries with the remaining coconut milk into the blender. Blend until smooth with no chunks. Carefully pour the mixture over the strawberry and coconut layer.
- Use a straw to mix the layers before enjoying.
Tips for layering smoothies
- Change up the fruits based on preference. I use strawberries and blueberries in this layered smoothie, but you can take the same idea and make it with mangos, cherries, bananas or peaches.
- Use full fat coconut milk and yogurt for these smoothies. They are thicker and will help the layers stay in place.
- For best results, use a high speed blender. If you don’t have a high speed one, be sure to blend for a couple of minutes to ensure there are no lumps.
- Don’t add ice to the smoothie. The frozen fruits and time in the freezer will make these smoothies icy cold. If you add ice, it will dilute the flavor and they will be too watery.
Frequently asked questions
These smoothies are best enjoyed as soon as they are made so that the layers stay in place and the berries retain as much of their nutrients as they can. You can keep the smoothies covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Each smoothie contains around 300 calories and 11 grams of protein, so it is a great drink to enjoy for breakfast.
These smoothies contain Greek yogurt so they are not dairy-free or vegan friendly. You can substitute the yogurt with a dairy-free variety, but use one that is fairly thick in consistency.
A version of this recipe appeared on LIVESTRONG with a variation of the fruits and color to fit the July 4th holiday. Find the whole article at LIVESTRONG.com.
More smoothies to try:
- Glowing Green Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
- Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Superfood Smoothie
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- Mango Papaya Smoothie
- Pineapple Smoothie
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Layered Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries frozen
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 15 ounce can coconut milk divided into three (about ½ cup each)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Place the frozen strawberries with ½ cup coconut milk and ½ tablespoon cane sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth with no chunks. Divide the mixture between two cups and set in the freezer for 5 minutes while creating the next layer.
- Rinse the blender. Add ½ cup coconut milk along with the Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth. Carefully pour the mixture over the first strawberry layer and return the cups to the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Add the frozen blueberries with the remaining coconut milk into the blender. Blend until smooth with no chunks. Carefully pour the mixture over the strawberry and coconut layer.
- Use a straw to mix the layers before enjoying.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
