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Red, White, and Blue Fruit Smoothie Recipe

 This patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Smoothie is as delicious as it is colorful. Made with layers of strawberries (red), bananas and yogurt (white), and blueberries (blue), it’s perfect for summer gatherings, 4th of July celebrations, or any time you want a fun, refreshing, and nutrient-packed drink.

1. Ingredients (serves 2–3):

Red Layer:

  1. 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries

  2. ½ cup orange juice or apple juice

  3. 1 tsp honey (optional)

White Layer:

4. 1 large banana, sliced and frozen

5. ¾ cup plain or vanilla yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)

6. ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Blue Layer:

7. 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

8. ½ cup grape juice or apple juice

9. 1 tsp honey (optional)

2. Preparation and Serving Details:

  1. Servings: 2–3

  2. Preparation time: 15 minutes

  3. Cooking time: 0 minutes

  4. Total time: 15 minutes

3. Method:

  1. Prepare Red Layer: Blend strawberries, juice, and honey until smooth. Pour into glasses, filling ⅓ of the way. Place glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes to set slightly.

  2. Prepare White Layer: Blend banana, yogurt, and milk until creamy. Gently pour over the red layer to fill another ⅓ of the glass. Return glasses to the freezer for another 10 minutes.

  3. Prepare Blue Layer: Blend blueberries, juice, and honey until smooth. Pour carefully over the white layer to fill the glass.

  4. Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit slices, mint leaves, or a fun straw. Enjoy immediately.

4. Serving Suggestions:

  1. Serve in clear glasses or jars to showcase the colorful layers.

  2. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top for a festive touch.

  3. Pair with light summer snacks like fruit skewers or granola bars.

5. Extra Tips:

  1. Chill the glasses in the freezer before layering for neater lines.

  2. Use frozen fruit for thicker, more distinct layers.

  3. To avoid mixing colors, pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.

  4. Make it a smoothie bowl by layering in a bowl and topping with granola, coconut, or extra fruit.

6. Nutrition per serving (1 of 3):

  1. Calories: ~190 kcal

  2. Protein: 5 g

  3. Carbohydrates: 41 g

  4. Fat: 2 g

  5. Fiber: 6 g

  6. Sugar: 29 g

  7. Vitamin C: ~100% daily value

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