Tropical layered smoothie; a multilayered, multi-flavored gorgeous glass of coconut milk, sugar free smoothie made with tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapple and strawberries!
It already feels like summer in many parts of the world, but where I live, there is still a nip in the air. My evening walks still need a jacket to keep me from shivering from the cold winds! That hasn't stopped me from enjoying a lovely glass of healthy, smooth and creamy glass of multi-layered fruit smoothie!
Strawberries are always in my fridge and during my last trip to the grocer, I had got some gorgeous mangoes (yay; mango season!!) and a large pineapple. I have never had a smoothie (yes, I am one of those skeptical about thick drinks and am more of a fairly thin milkshake kind of girl!) but have always enjoyed a tall glass of lassi!
But today, the opened can of coconut milk in my refrigerator, after adding a bit to the Shahi Paneer Butter Masala I had prepared recently beckoned me to use it all up before it went bad.
Some time back, I had come across a lovely multi-layered smoothie in Sunset magazine and had been wanting to make something like that soon; now was the time to indulge in my creative cooking skills!
With summer here and everyone reaching out for something cool, refreshing and healthy, nothing like a fruity tropical layered smoothie which is gorgeous enough to serve at any party too!
Layering needs a firm mixture of smoothie, so I proceeded to prep my fruits by peeling, slicing and freezing them (over butter paper-lined pans) for about 15 minutes. You can add ice cubes instead to the smoothie, but this will dilute the flavor and texture of the drink. Coconut milk was already chilled.
You need a tall clear glass to start layering the gorgeous layers of strawberry, mango and pineapple smoothies! If you feel the fruits are not too sweet, add some sugar or agave nectar (if vegan) to sweeten according to taste.
The slightly impatient part (before you slurp on these gorgeous, healthy and luscious smoothies) is waiting for each layer to freeze and set before you pour the next layer. If they are too dilute, there are chances the top layer may mix into the bottom layer; so be patient if you want a show-stopper layered smoothie!
Once the fruity, tropical beverage/smoothie was ready, it took no time for me and my family to empty the two glasses! Add my name to the list of smoothie lovers people!
So, hop onto the smoothie bandwagon and make healthy and fresh smoothies with whatever fruits you have. Make it multilayered and wow your family with your creative skills or make individual flavored smoothies instead. This is a perfect and fun way to make your kids have their daily fruits.
This drink can be made using milk or yogurt also if you prefer and if you are not vegan. So, blend one up today and enjoy a cool summer!
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A multilayered, multi-flavored gorgeous glass of vegan, fresh coconut milk smoothie made with tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapple and strawberries for added flavor and color!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- ½ a large banana, peeled and sliced
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 large mango, cubed
- ½ a large banana, peeled and sliced
- Few saffron strands, soaked in a little water (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple cubes frozen
- 1 small banana, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup coconut milk
- Mint leaves, strawberries and chopped fruits for garnishing
Instructions
- Peel and cut the strawberries, mangoes, pineapple and bananas and spread on butter paper or parchment paper lined pan to freeze for about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the frozen or chilled fruit slices from the freezer.
- Combine sliced strawberries, half a banana, coconut milk, lemon juice and some lemon zest in a blender.
- Blend to a smooth paste; you may have to do it in small bursts as the fruits are frozen.
- Divide strawberry smoothie between 2 glasses; it is easier to spoon them to form perfect layers, smoothening the top as you go.
- Return the glass to the freezer to set the bottom strawberry layer, for about 30 minutes.
- Combine mangoes, ½ a banana, coconut milk and saffron infused mixture and blend to a smooth puree.
- Layer this on top of the frozen strawberry layer, leveling the top. Freeze another 30 minutes.
- Combine pineapple, banana, and coconut milk in a blender and make a smooth puree.
- Remove the frozen smoothie glass from the freezer and layer this mixture gently over the second mango layer and level again.
- The layering of the smoothie can be made easier if you spoon the mixture into the glass.
- Serve immediately or chill for another 5 to 10 minutes and serve with a straw.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Add some honey if the mangoes and pineapples are not too sweet. For a vegan option, use sugar or agave syrup to sweeten the smoothie.
Keep frozen fruits ready in the freezer and this smoothie can be ready in no time.
If you do not want to layer the smoothies, enjoy the fruit smoothies separately as strawberry smoothie, mango and pineapple smoothies!
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Love the colors of this layered Smoothie. Use of coconut milk without any sugar makes it more healthy and nourishing.
Thanks Preethi 🙂 Yes, it is so delicious and healthy not to say pretty too <3
Awesome layered smoothie..each layer is filled with awesome tropical flavor.. beautiful colors
Thanks so much dear <3 We enjoyed it thoroughly!
Those colours and layers are absolutely stunning. They have come out so well and its perfect for the coming season!
Thanks dear Nisha <3
Have tried these combos individually. Now will pair them up and try?
Lovely share?
Thanks dear <3 Yes, individually they are delicious but in this form, I guess a different, refreshing flavor in every sip 🙂
This is so perfectly made, moreover it is healthy and vegan. Awesome!
Thanks so much Jayashree <3
I have always wanted to make layered smoothies but never try as I am not sure if the layers will hold. Will follow your tips now. Your smoothie looks lovely and exactly the thing that we need right now!
Thanks so much dear <3 Yes, do try this! It was so much fun to make although my family was impatient waiting for it to set 😀
Beautiful combinations of fruits.. A healthy smoothie recipe, Love the layers in the glass..
Thanks so much dear <3
Thank you so much 🙂
This is a visual delight. Such a pleasing sight to the eye
Thanks so much Seema 🙂
That is such a colorful and pretty looking smoothie. It must have tasted absolutely amazing with all those fruits.
Thanks Pavani 🙂 Absolutely...we devoured it in no time!!
I love to have smoothies for breakfast! This looks divine and healthy:)
Thanks Uma 🙂 Was never a fan of thick smoothies but this one made me join the smoothie fan club!! 😀 😀
The tropical smoothie layers looks so beautiful in those glasses. I love everything about fresh fruit smoothies and mostly start my day with it.
Thanks dear 🙂 Was waiting to make this and with mangoes, pineapple and strawberries available at the same time, just dived into experimenting with my creativity 😀
So perfect layers !!! m just drooling here 🙂
Thanks so much dear 🙂
You have solved the mystery of how to get layers in my glass. Thanks. As for the smoothie its yummy.
Haha, thanks dear 🙂 It does take time and patience to wait for the layers to freeze and set, but was worth it in the end 🙂
Perfect treat for the summer season...I love the vibrancy in colour...and the exotic flavours!!
Thanks Padma 🙂 Loved the combo of flavors and coconut milk made it exotic and lovely 🙂
Such a refreshing and colourful smoothie..perfect treat for this summer !!
Thanks so much 🙂 Cannot wait to make more of these!!
Looks gorgeous and amazing. Perfect treat for this season!
Thanks Priya 🙂 Summers seem more enticing and welcome now with a glass of this!
Okay right now this is not possible in my real life, but anyway I am going to pretend that I am sitting somewhere in a exotic place and enjoying this such a luscious drink 🙂
Haha, must be freezing in your place? Thanks so much dear, but I think you can crank up the heater and enjoy this frozen delight by the fire 😀
Anything with strawberry is my kind of food.. That layers are so gorgeous!! Perfect for summer..
Thanks Sharmila 🙂 You must try this then; make them with coconut milk, tastes so yumm!
Who can resist such a gorgeous layered smoothie with all its flavours and vibrant colours.
Thanks so much Aruna 🙂 The flavor combos are just amazing and delicious!
Such a gorgeous smoothie .. loved your presentation dear
Thanks so much Meera 🙂 So sweet of you 🙂 🙂
Wowwing here, and those layers looks simply gorgeous, such a luscious dessert to enjoy without any fuss. Love that this drink is completely vegan and sugarless.
Thanks so much Priya 🙂 My husband is trying to avoid sugar, so have to come up with sugarless delights often; this was one of them 🙂
Delicious dessert without sugar !
Thanks Megala 🙂 Yes, the fruits were so sweet and coconut milk added to the taste 🙂