Ingredients

  • For the Base: 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries, 1 frozen banana, ½ cup Greek yogurt, and ¼ cup almond milk (or your preferred milk).

  • For the Layers: ½ cup fresh blueberries and 4–5 fresh strawberries, sliced vertically.

  • For the Topping: A dollop of whipped cream or thick coconut cream, a sprinkle of chia seeds, and a few extra berries.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Wash your fresh berries. Slice the strawberries into thin, even cross-sections. This allows them to “stick” to the glass walls of the jar later.

  2. Blend the Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen blueberries, frozen banana, yogurt, and milk. Blend until completely smooth.

    Pro-Tip: The mixture should be very thick, like soft-serve ice cream. If it’s too runny, add more frozen fruit; if the blender is struggling, add milk one tablespoon at a time.

  3. Assemble the First Layer: Pour the smoothie mixture into a mason jar until it is about halfway full. Use a spoon to smooth the top.

  4. Create the Fruit Walls: Carefully drop in a layer of fresh blueberries. Next, take your strawberry slices and press them firmly against the inside glass of the jar, resting them on top of the blueberries.

  5. Add the Final Smoothie Layer: Gently spoon more smoothie mixture into the center of the jar, filling it to the shoulders. The pressure of the smoothie will help hold the strawberry slices against the glass.

  6. Garnish and Serve: Top with a generous swirl of cream. Finish with a whole strawberry, a few blueberries, and a dusting of chia seeds for a nutritional boost and a bit of crunch.

Enjoy immediately with a long spoon or a wide straw!