There is nothing quite as pretty as a colorful layered smoothie. How to make layered smoothies may seem like it would be intuitive, but I assure you there are a few tips and tricks to making layered sips like our Banana Bread & Blueberry Layered Smoothie recipe.
How to make layered smoothies!
The first step to making EPIC layered smoothies at home is to know that the layers actually take time.
You will need to freeze your layers in between pouring each one to ensure that the first layer is partially frozen before the next is added. Otherwise, you layered beverage is doomed from the start.
Here are a few ideas of flavor and color layering combinations to get you started!
Unicorn Smoothie
This is California Grown's healthy take on a Unicorn Milkshake! It is bursting with berries and topped with fluffy whipped cream.
Click here for this recipe!
Chocolate + Strawberry
If you love chocolate-covered strawberries, you’ll love this easy recipe from California Prunes!
This delicious and healthy smoothie has plenty of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to give you a healthy start to your day. Plus, prunes have potassium and vitamin K which help keep bones strong.
Click here for this layered drink recipe!
Mini Unicorn Yogurt Smoothies
Have you ever seen a more magical looking smoothie? We think not! Not only is this smoothie from Real California Milk gorgeous - it's good for you too!
Click here for this unicorn inspired recipe!
How to make your own rainbow smoothies.
Can you personalize your layered rainbow experience? Why yes, yes you can! Below you will find recipes of every color and flavor imaginable so you can mix and match your own layered experience.
The colors of the rainbow in order are red/pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet. Mix and match as few or as many as your heart desires in the same glass.
Red and Pink smoothie recipes
Pink Power Smoothie
Looking for the perfect way to start your day? This pink power smoothie is paleo-friendly and refreshingly delicious. Made with watermelon, berries, nut milk, and California prunes, this is the perfect way to fuel your fitness routine!
Click here for this pink smoothie recipe!
Super Pink Smoothie
This fun and bright super pink smoothie from California prunes is loaded with sweet-tart raspberries and strawberries.
The California Prunes add a touch of sweetness, plus vitamin K, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. It’s a nutritious smoothie the whole family will love!
Click here for this pink recipe!
Pink Cow Oat Smoothie
While the ingredient list for this smoothie from Real California Milk may look basic, (i.e. strawberries, oats, almonds ) the flavor is out of this world crave able!
Click here for this pink recipe!
Orange smoothie recipes
Carrot Cake
Cake for breakfast? Yes, please! This carrot cake-inspired twist on a healthy smoothie for breakfast from California Grown is exactly what 2022 ordered. It’s vibrant, chock-full of California-grown fruit and vegetables, and is really delicious too!
Click here for how to make an orange smoothie.
Peach Cobbler
This dairy free peach-laced sipper from G Free Foodie is a splendid breakfast treat. Creamy, peachy, and with that perfect touch of cinnamon. YUM!
Click here for this orange recipe!
Yellow recipes
Golden State Smoothie
This yellow smoothie from Real California Milk is literally bursting with good for your body ingredients like mango, banana, turmeric, and ginger.
Click here for this yellow-inspired recipe!
Tropical Protein Punch
This yellow sip from Real California Milk is loaded with BIG flavor from the addition of mango and pineapple, but it has an unexpected protein boost from the addition of cottage cheese in the blend. While cottage cheese in a smoothie may sound odd at first, we assure you it gives only a subtle tang to the final flavor that is reminiscent of cheesecake.
Click here for this yellow recipe!
Green smoothie recipes
Seriously Delicious Green Smoothie
Consider this the green smoothie for green smoothie haters! I have sworn off all other green sippers except this one that is packed with spinach, grapes, and pineapple!
Click here for this green recipe!
Matcha Renewal
This super green smoothie from Real California Milk is packed with spinach, avocado, matcha, and mint. It's a powerhouse way to start your day!
Click here for this green-inspired recipe!
Blue smoothie recipes
Bright Blue Smoothie
This blend from the Today Show gets its intense color from blue algae powder added to the ingredient list.
Click here for this blue recipe!
Blueberry Muffin
This blueberry and oat-packed recipe from G Free Foodie tastes just like the classic pastry! Try it and you'll be hooked.
Click here for this blue inspired recipe!
Purple smoothie recipes
Berrylicious Protein
Not only is this berry-laced recipe delicious it is packed with protein thanks to our protein packed super seed blend recipe.
This seed blend recipe combines hemp hearts, sunflower seeds, oats, and flax seeds for a protein boost anytime you need it!
Click here for this purple recipe!
Blueberry, Banana, and Almond Butter
This blended beverage from Salt and Wind is her go-to breakfast situation. It's easy to blend, but even easier to drink!
Click here for this purple recipe.
Ways to use up any leftovers!
It's inevitable - there is almost always a little bit left in the bottom of the blender if you are making smoothies for a crowd. Here is our favorite way to use up any leftovers!
Granola Breakfast Pops
If you have any leftovers in your blender after filling your cup, put it to use making my healthy breakfast popsicles.
Just sub out the yogurt in the recipe for the remnants in your blender, easy peasy!
Click here for this simple, leftovers idea!
Now that you have a collection of smoothie recipes and colors to choose from and you know all about how to save time for freezing in between layers, there really isn't anything stopping you from creating colorfully blended creations at home.
If you’ve made any of these recipes I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below!
I just love hearing from you and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours.
PrintBanana Bread and Blueberry Layered Smoothies
Layered smoothies are all the rage these days and we know why. They taste delicious and look great too! Here we layered 2 simple smoothies together, but you can enjoy them on their own individually also.
- Prep Time: 10
- Chill time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 smoothies 1x
- Category: Drinks/Sips
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Banana Bread Smoothie
- 2 frozen bananas
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 dates pit removed, chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
Blueberry Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 dates pit removed, chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
Instructions
Instructions
To make either of the smoothie flavors individually.
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Combine the ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.
To make two Banana Bread & Blueberry Layered Smoothies
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Blend the Bana Bread Smoothie as directed. Add ½ cup of the smoothie to the bottom of 2 serving glasses and place in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
While the first layer of smoothie is freezing up in the glasses save the remaining banana bread smoothie in a mason jar in the freezer for another layer later.
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Blend the Blueberry Smoothie as directed. Add ½ cup of this smoothie over the pre-frozen banana bread layer and place back into the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
While the second layer of smoothie is freezing up in the glasses save the remaining blueberry smoothie in a mason jar in the freezer for another layer later.
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Once the second layer has set in the freezer, stir the last of the banana smoothie well that had been reserved in the freezer to eliminate any lumps that may have frozen together.
Divide the remaining banana bread smoothie between the layered glasses and return to the freezer to set for an additional 10-15 minutes.
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Repeat the last step of adding the final blueberry smoothie layer to the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 61.9 g
- Sodium: 190.1 mg
- Fat: 17.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 110.9 g
- Protein: 12.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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