This smoothie is one of the most refreshing frozen drinks I have ever had. Perfect for this 90 plus humid weather we are having! There are so many good fruits and ingredients in this smoothie that takes it over the top. I mean pomegranate and orange juice, blueberries, strawberries, bananas and yogurt all contribute to a wonderful layered smoothie you are sure to enjoy. Thank you Food Network.
Frozen Red, White and Blue Smoothies, Adapted
Blue Layer:
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) pomegranate juice
- 1/2 frozen sliced banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
Add the above ingredients into the blender and pulse (or use your smoothie button) until smooth. You will have little specs of blueberries. Carefully pour into the bottom of 4 glasses (I used 3 so you could see the layers better). Tap each glass on the counter and smooth out top with a spoon. I froze each layer for about 30 minutes – I wanted to be sure the layers were frozen so they would not blend into each other.
Wash out the blender so you will be ready for the next layer.
White Layer:
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) orange juice
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 frozen sliced banana
Combine above ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour on top of the blue layer carefully. Tap the glass on the counter and spread out with a spoon. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Once again clean your blender.
Red Layer:
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) pomegranate juice – might need more depending on thickness
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, halved (start with 1/2 cup then add more as needed)
- 1/2 frozen sliced banana
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
Combine the above ingredients and pour over the white layer. Tap the glass on the counter and smooth out the top. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju
I am linking this refreshing summer smoothie to Fiesta Friday #128.
Wow isn’t that pretty! And yummy too!!
Thanks Kathryn!
There’s nothing more refreshing than a delicious colorful smoothie on a hot summer’s day, Judi! 🙂 So good!
This smoothie is so good Linda – I will be sure to have all of the ingredients on hand to make again 🙂
This smoothie sounds delicious! You were a pro at striping it too! Love the pomegranate layer!
Yes, I did plan out the layers – 4 of the glasses I had would have made the layers too thin – 3 worked perfectly. Important that the layers are frozen too. This was the first time I used pomegranate juice and I liked the color and sweetness.
Thanks for the tip Judi.
I’ve never added pomegranate juice to smoothies. I bet it’s fun to serve on a hot summer day.
I have never used pomegranate juice before either but I like the flavor. All three layers just went together so good – very tasty and perfect for the hot weather.
Wow, I have never seen a smoothie like this. So beautiful and packed with fruit. I have to make this before the summer ends. 😀
This smoothie really has everything in it and it was fun to make too! Very refreshing Antonia 🙂
I love layered smoothies! This one is gorgeous 🙂
Thanks Sarah – it’s a keeper for sure. Just takes a little more time to freeze each layer, but it is worth it 🙂
These smoothies look so refreshing and pretty! I love the layers of colors. Very pleasing to the eyes and I’m sure they taste as good as they look!
Thanks Jenny – frozen smoothies are perfect summertime fare 🙂
Well, how cool are these? (pardon the pun!) But really, they are so lovely! 😀
Thanks Julianna – they are “cool” and very good 🙂
Looks absolutely refreshing and delicious. I love that its all natural with no food colouring.
Me too Lily – instead of one flavor of smoothie you get three and they go together so well. We tried to get a little of each layer in every bite 🙂
Refreshing and so pretty too!
Thanks Johanne – I totally agree!
This looks so pretty and delicious! I’m so impressed and intrigued at how the layers kept themselves neatly separate. The flavor combination is very interesting 👍☺
Thanks Ana – you have to be patient and let each layer freeze enough to hold the next layer without blending. Easy, just takes time and the combination is delicious:)
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Thanks 🙂
Looks yummy…great for the hot weather!!
Thanks – very refreshing when it’s this hot!
So pretty!
Thanks Lynn – patriotic for sure!
yes!