Unicorn Smoothie

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Dazzle your kids with the naturally colorful layers in this fruit smoothie. Add a fruit skewer to take this recipe loaded with protein, vitamins C and D, calcium and fiber (as well as a good dose of folate) to the next level. It's hard to say what kids (and you) will enjoy more, making this smoothie or drinking it.

This recipe includes kid friendly steps, like adding ingredients to the blender and swirling the colorful layers, so you can encourage your little ones to help! Make sure all helpers wash their hands before helping in the kitchen.

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 c low-fat or non-fat milk (divided)

1 1⁄2 c plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt (divided)

3 bananas (divided)

1 c blackberries (or blueberries, frozen)

1 c mango (chunks, frozen)

1 c raspberries (or strawberries, frozen)

star fruit (and kiwi, mixed berries, and chia seeds, for garnish)

Yield amount

4 Servings

Preparation time

20 minutes

Instructions

Purple Layer:
Blend ½ cup milk, ½ cup yogurt, 1 banana, and the blackberries or blueberries. Blend until smooth. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 large glasses. Place in the freezer. Rinse out the blender.
Yellow Layer:
Blend another ½ cup milk, ½ cup yogurt, 1 banana, and mango chunks. Blend until smooth. Divide the mixture over the purple layer in the glasses. Freeze again. Rinse out the blender.
Pink Layer:
Blend remaining ½ cup milk, ½ cup yogurt, the last banana, and raspberries or strawberries. Blend until smooth. Divide the mixture over the yellow layer in the glasses. Freeze again. Rinse out the blender.

Use smaller or medium sized plastic kid-friendly glasses, for the little ones. Yield amount will increase with the smaller glasses.

Notes

If you have fruit that may be passing it's peak quality, freeze it to use for recipes just like this!

Equipment you’ll need:

Blender or food processor
Measuring cups
4 large glasses, (smaller or medium sized for young children)
4 skewers

Source

Adopted from eatingwell.com.

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