This festive Vegan Red, White, and Blue Smoothie is just in time for the 4th of July! It is a healthy way to start your day!
I will be the first to admit that when it comes to planning and posting recipes for holidays, I am a major procrastinator. Because of this, there have been many missed opportunities. The longer I blog, the better I get about not putting it off. So I figure give myself a couple more years I will have it down pat.
For 4th of July this year, I have for you a Vegan Red, White, and Blue Smoothie, and I am even posting it early! I think 4th of July is probably one of the easiest holidays to come up with a recipe for. There are so many red, white, and blue healthy foods. The biggest challenge I found was getting the colors to be the way I wanted.
The red is still a bit pink, but it tastes great so I can’t complain!
Healthy
For the blue layer I used wild blueberries. I tried the larger sized blueberries first but found wild blueberries worked better. They are not only sweeter, but they blend better as well. To add more sweetness, I added a half of a frozen banana.
I added chocolate protein powder, which to my surprise made the blue a deeper hue. Besides protein, it adds probiotics, vitamins, minerals, greens, and fiber.
The white layer has coconut yogurt to add more probiotics, and another half a banana for more sweetness. The red layer is loaded with antioxidants from cherries and strawberries.
Easy
Smoothies are about the easiest breakfast that you can make. To get the separate layers, you just put the smoothie in the freezer each time that you add another layer.
If you were to ask me what food I could not live without, I think that I would have to say smoothies. I have one every morning, unless I am creating a recipe for the blog. They are a great healthy way to start the day.
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Vegan Red, White, and Blue Smoothie
Makes 2 (approximately 16 ounce) smoothies
Ingredients
- Blue Layer
- 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, I used Vega All-in-One Nutritional Shake
- White Layer
- 1 cup vanilla coconut yogurt
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Red Layer
- 1/4 cup frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Blue layer: In a Nutribullet or blender, mix all blue layer ingredients. Divide between two mason jars or glasses and freeze for 30-40 minutes*.
- White layer: Mix white layer ingredients and pour on top of blue layers. Freeze for another 30-40 minutes.
- Red layer: Mix all red layer ingredients and pour on top of white layers.
Note: Every freezer is different. You may keep yours colder than mine. You will be able to tell when the smoothie is ready for another layer when it becomes more still. Just give it a slight shake – not to hard because you don’t want it creeping up the sides. If it moves a lot it isn’t ready. If you add another layer to soon the colors will mix together.
Casey the College Celiac says
Looks like a super delicious way to celebrate fourth of july! YUM!
Willow Moon says
Or any day! I love to start my day with a smoothie!
Caitlin | Beauty & Colour says
Love how creative this is! I’ll definitely make it myself.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Caitlin!
Sarah Althouse says
wow I love how much goodness is in this! Protein, yogurt, fruit – this is a perfect (patriotic) breakfast
Amanda | Maple Alps says
How fun to layer smoothies! I love this idea and I can’t wait to try it!
Willow Moon says
Fun and festive! And easy too!
Samantha Elaine says
Such a cute, festive recipe! How do you like the Vega Protein Shake? I’ve been using a brown rice protein powder for forever!
Willow Moon says
I have been using it for years and LOVE it! It not only has protein, but probiotics, greens, and other good stuff. I love the Coconut Almond flavor, but the store I buy it at only has the small jug, which isn’t worth the price. The Chai flavor is good too, but not as versatile, and I really don’t care for the Vanilla flavor. I have trouble swallowing pills, so this acts as a multi-vitamin for me.
Krysten says
This smoothie looks absolutely gorgeous. I love new recipes for my smoothie.
I love that this is vegan, I try to have days of veganism (and my family too) because it feels like we are cleaner that way.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Krysten! I hope you and your family like this as much as I do! I have blended it together as well, which tastes great.
Rachel Ritlop says
Omg how cute and simple! Great to make for the fourth of July!
Hannah Palamara says
Wow that looks so refreshing. Can’t wait to try!
Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says
I hardly ever see any healthy holiday themed treats. Love this!
Willow Moon says
I am trying to get in the habit of doing more myself! There have been so many missed opportunities from not taking advantage of each holiday!
Cait Weingartner says
This festive smoothie is almost too pretty to drink! I can’t think of a more perfect treat to serve at a holiday BBQ!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cait!
Joanie @ One Dish Kitchen says
What a festive smoothie, a great breakfast and a healthy snack. Perfect to serve this summer.
Lynn Woods says
This looks yummy! I’m always looking for smoothie recipes. Pinning for later.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Lynn!
Julie Torres says
Oh wow, this looks tasty and pretty, will be sure to try! Smoothies are a morning staple for our home since we are always on the go.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Julie! Even if I am not on the go, they are a morning staple for me too! I can’t live without them!
Kim says
Oh my, this looks so yummy! I am obsessed with smoothies so I will definitely be trying this recipe!!
Willow Moon says
I think I am obsessed as well! I have to have one pretty much every morning!
Erin says
This looks delicious and simple enough to make! I’m excited to try it out – Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Erin!