Smoothies can be such a refreshing alternative during the holiday season. This Christmas smoothie is not only a festive breakfast or snack but also delicious and nourishing. Each layer is made with different ingredients.
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If you are trying to sneak in some fruits in your kids’ diet, or if you need a change from your regular smoothie routine- this festive Christmas smoothie is one to try.
INGREDIENTS FOR CHRISTMAS SMOOTHIE
To create a layered smoothie, you will need to make three separate smoothies and keep the colors separate until you are ready to serve your smoothie. Also, your smoothie should be thick, so the colors stay separate. Frozen bananas and a thick yogurt will make your smoothie thick enough.
You will need to blend frozen banana, kiwi, chopped pistachio nuts, water, lemon- or lime juice, and a Medjool date for the green layer.
Next, make the red layer with frozen banana, berries, and a few tablespoons of almond milk.
Finally, all you need to blend for the white layer is a plant-based yogurt, frozen banana, water, and vanilla essence.
You can top your smoothie with coconut flakes and chopped pistachio nuts.
If you are going to make this Christmas smoothie, I would love to see your creations. Tag me on Instagram #thegreencreator so I can see your smoothies.
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Christmas Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1-2 small servings 1x
- Category: smoothie, drink, breakfast
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: american
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This festive holiday Christmas smoothie is easy to make with simple whole food plant-based ingredients. A delicious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
GREEN LAYER
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 1 teaspoon chopped pistachio nuts (and more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon lemon- or lime juice
- 1 pitted Medjool date
WHITE LAYER
- 1/2 cup (122 grams) plant-based yogurt
- 1/2 frozen banana
- a few tablespoons of water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
RED LAYER
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 cup (150 grams) berries, such as raspberries
- a few tablespoons almond milk
TOPPING OPTIONS
- coconut flakes
- chopped pistachio nuts
Instructions
For each colored layer blend all the ingredients separately in a blender and place in a separate jar. Rinse the blender with water before moving on to the next color. Place all three colors 1 by 1 in a glass. Serve with extra pistachio nuts.
Serve immediately or keep it the fridge for 1-2 days.
Notes
If you want to create visible separate layers you will need a thick smoothie consistency. A thick can be achieved by using frozen bananas and a thick plant-based yogurt, such as coconut yogurt.
If your smoothie is too thick, add more water or plant-based milk.
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