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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Drinks and Smoothies / How to Make a Rainbow Smoothie

    How to Make a Rainbow Smoothie

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Mar 2, 2017 • Modified: Apr 19, 2019 • 4 Comments • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    How to Make a Rainbow Smoothie | The Butter Half

    Ever wake up craving a smoothie, but don't know which flavor to make? Blend up a rainbow smoothie instead! This smoothie is packed with fruits and veggies, contains zero dyes, and adds a fun and colorful way to load up on your vitamins and minerals for the day. And obviously, it's kid-approved too!

    Rainbow layered smoothie in glass with straw and strawberries in foreground

     

    Items need to make a rainbow smoothie

    • High powered blender. I use this blender.
    • Frozen strawberries, raspberries, mangoes, oranges, pineapple, bananas, blueberries, açaí, blackberries, and spinach.
    • Coconut water
    • 5 bowls

    Overhead shot of frozen fruits and vegetables display in a rainbow

    How to Make a Rainbow Smoothie - Step by Step

    Step 1: Separate the frozen fruits and veggies into their colors on a baking sheet.

    Step 2: Start with the red smoothie layer. Blend together strawberries, raspberries and ¼ cup coconut water. Pour into a separate bowl or cup.

    Step 3: To make the orange layer, blend together mango, oranges, ½ banana, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.

    Step 4: For the yellow layer, blend together pineapple, 1 frozen banana, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.

    Step 5: To make the green layer, blend together spinach, 1 frozen banana, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.

    Step 6: Lastly, make the purple layer. Blend together blackberries, blueberries, acai, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.

    Overhead shot of frozen açaí and blackberries in a blender

    Step 7: Arrange your bowls and cups of smoothies by color. Use a spoon to layer in each color into a large glass, starting with purple at the bottom. Add about 1 tablespoon at a time, and a total of 3-4 tablespoons in each layer. Be careful not to add too much at once, or the colors will run together. Layer green next, then yellow and orange. Finish topping off the rainbow smoothie with the red layer.

    Purple smoothie being poured into high ball glass

    Pro tips for getting the rainbow smoothie layers to blend properly

    • You may need to add more coconut water to each layer, depending on the power of your blender. (For best results, use a high-powdered blender.) Start with ¼ cup coconut water to get it to the consistency of your liking. Make sure it is still thick enough to layer.
    • If smoothie becomes too thin, add in frozen banana to thicken. Individual color layers can be placed in bowls in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
    • Add each layer in tablespoon increments. Be careful not to add too much at once, or the colors will run together.

    I am not a coffee drinker, so smoothies are my morning beverage of choice. They give me the same amount of energy, if not more, and my kids love them. I sneak in every vegetable and vitamin possible (this one has loads of Vitamin C and antioxidants!), so I know they are getting their daily nutrients.  You're welcome, picky eater moms!

    If you try this rainbow smoothie recipe,  please let me know how you like it in the comments below. I absolutely love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook, for more nourishing recipes like this, and behind the scenes cooking and holistic wellness tips!

    How to Make a Rainbow Smoothie | The Butter Half

    Rainbow Smoothie

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    How to make a colorful and delicious rainbow smoothie. There are six all-natural flavorful layers, and it's a fun and healthy smoothie anyone can enjoy. 
    Prep Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 454kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup frozen strawberries
    • ½ cup frozen raspberries
    • ½ cup frozen mango
    • ½ cup frozen oranges
    • ½ cup frozen pineapple
    • ½ cup frozen spinach
    • ¼ cup frozen blueberries
    • ¼ cup frozen blackberries
    • 1 packet frozen acai
    • 5 frozen bananas, sliced
    • 3 cups coconut water

    Instructions

    • Separate frozen fruits in their specified quantities on a baking sheet or cutting board.
    • Start with the red smoothie layer. Blend together strawberries, raspberries and ¼ cup coconut water. Pour into a separate bowl or cup.  
    • To make the orange layer, blend together mango, oranges, ½ banana, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.
    •  For the yellow layer, blend together pineapple, 1 frozen banana, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.
    • To make the green layer, blend together spinach, 1 frozen banana, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.
    •  Lastly, make the purple layer. Blend together blackberries, blueberries, acai, and ¼ cup coconut water. Transfer to a separate bowl or cup.
    • Arrange your bowls and cups of smoothies by color. Use a spoon to layer in each color into a large glass, starting with purple at the bottom. Add about 1 tablespoon at a time, and a total of 3-4 tablespoons in each layer. Be careful not to add too much at once, or the colors will run together. Layer green next, then yellow and orange. Finish topping off the rainbow smoothie with the red layer.

    Notes

    • You may need to add more coconut water to each layer, depending on the power of your blender. (For best results, use a high-powdered blender.) Start with ¼ cup coconut water to get it to the consistency of your liking. Make sure it is still thick enough to layer.
    • If smoothie becomes too thin, add in frozen banana to thicken. Individual color layers can be placed in bowls in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
    • Add each layer in tablespoon increments. Be careful not to add too much at once, or the colors will run together.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8oz | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 2416mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 5350IU | Vitamin C: 129.7mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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    1. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      March 15, 2017 at 5:51 pm

      This is awesome! I love smoothie! Yum!

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      • The Butter Half says

        March 16, 2017 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

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    2. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      March 15, 2017 at 5:41 am

      Prettiest smoothie ever 🙂

      Reply
      • The Butter Half says

        March 16, 2017 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply

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