Strawberry-Banana Swirl Smoothie
Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 2
Ingredients
Layer Ingredients
Yellow (Banana) Layer 2 frozen bananas, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt), 1/4 cup milk of choice, 1 tsp honey or maple syrup.
Pink (Strawberry) Layer 1.5 cups frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup milk of choice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, a splash of honey.
Garnish Fresh banana slices and whole strawberries.
Instructions
Prepare the Banana Base: Blend all the “Yellow Layer” ingredients until completely smooth and thick. Pour this into a separate bowl or pitcher and set aside.
Prepare the Strawberry Base: Rinse the blender, then blend all the “Pink Layer” ingredients. If it’s too thick to move, add an extra tablespoon of milk at a time.
The Swirl Technique: * Pour a small amount of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of your glasses.
Add a layer of the banana mixture on top.
Repeat the layers until the glass is nearly full.
Take a long spoon or a straw and gently swirl it in a circular motion through the layers to create the marbled effect. Don’t over-mix, or it will just turn solid orange!
Finish: Top with fresh banana slices and serve immediately with a straw.
Pro-Tips for the Best Look
Use Frozen Fruit: This is the secret to that thick, creamy texture. If you use fresh fruit, add a handful of ice, but frozen fruit provides a much smoother finish.
Consistency is Key: Both mixtures should be roughly the same thickness so they “sit” on top of each other rather than sinking.