Healthy Rainbow Layered Smoothie for Kids
A vibrant, layered smoothie packed with fresh fruits and veggies, perfect for kids and busy mornings. This recipe offers a fun way to sneak in nutrients with colorful, distinct layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Red Layer: 1 cup ripe strawberries (fresh or frozen), splash of orange juice, 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- Orange Layer: 1 cup fresh mango chunks, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- Yellow Layer: 1 ripe banana (mashed), 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional), 2 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk
- Green Layer: 1 cup baby spinach or kale leaves (packed), 1 green apple (peeled and chopped), splash of water or coconut water
- Blue/Purple Layer: 1 cup blueberries or blackberries (fresh or frozen), splash of vanilla extract (optional), 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- Base & Binder: Additional plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt as needed, milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut) as needed
Instructions
- Prepare all fruits and greens: wash, peel, and chop as needed (about 10 minutes).
- Blend the red layer: combine strawberries, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon yogurt; blend until smooth (~30 seconds). Pour into glass filling about 1/4. Freeze 3-5 minutes.
- Blend the orange layer: blend mango chunks with yogurt until creamy. Spoon gently over red layer. Freeze 3-5 minutes.
- Make the yellow layer: blend banana with honey and milk. Pour gently over orange layer. Freeze 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the green layer: blend spinach or kale with green apple and coconut water until smooth and bright. Layer over yellow. Chill briefly.
- Finish with blue/purple layer: blend blueberries with vanilla extract and yogurt for thickness. Pour on top as final layer.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnish with fresh strawberry or mint sprig.
Notes
Chill the glass between layering to keep layers distinct. Pour layers slowly over the back of a spoon. Use ripe fruit and fresh yogurt for best texture. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based milk. Freeze layers briefly if too runny. Variations include adding protein powder or seasonal fruit swaps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
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