This smoothie is saving us right now!
This immunity-boosting smoothie is what we’ve been drinking nonstop — and yes, it’s banana-free. If you don’t like bananas, rejoice: this recipe relies on frozen coconut meat to add creaminess instead.
It’s essentially three smoothies in one: a bright citrus orange layer, a vivid pink pitaya layer, and a nourishing green layer. You can blend them all together for an easy single smoothie, make each separately, or layer them for a pretty, brunch-worthy drink.
The orange layer is citrus-forward: navel oranges (or clementines, cara caras, or blood oranges), frozen coconut meat chunks, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, milk of your choice, and a touch of bee pollen if you use it. Bee pollen is optional and not recommended without researching or consulting your doctor first, especially for those who are pregnant, nursing, or allergic.
The hot-pink pitaya layer uses frozen pink dragonfruit (pitaya), frozen cherries, frozen raspberries, coconut water for hydration, and a tablespoon of chia seeds. It makes a stunning color and a bright, tart-sweet flavor.
The green layer combines fresh baby spinach, frozen coconut meat, milk (almond, coconut, or cow’s milk), rolled oats for body, almond butter for richness, and hemp hearts for added protein and texture. The frozen coconut chunks are an excellent banana substitute and keep the texture creamy without overwhelming sweetness.
Feel free to add collagen peptides or protein powder if you like, though they were omitted here because the recipe was shared with kids in mind. If you prefer a single, simpler smoothie, all layers blend well together into one balanced drink.
Layering takes a little extra time but yields a beautiful result — perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast, a colorful treat for kids, or a pick-me-up when the morning has already felt chaotic. If you’re short on time, blend everything together and enjoy the same flavors in a single glass.
Layered Immunity Boosting Smoothie
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Ingredients
pitaya layer
- 1 3.5 ounce frozen pitaya pack
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
orange layer
- 2 navel oranges
- 1 cup frozen coconut meat
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup almond, coconut or cow’s milk
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon bee pollen
green layer
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen coconut meat
- 1 cup almond, coconut or cow’s milk
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
Instructions
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Blend the ingredients for each layer separately until smooth, then pour carefully into glasses to layer. Alternatively, blend everything together or make just one of the layers as a single smoothie.
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Note: research bee pollen or consult your doctor before consuming it, especially if you have allergies, are pregnant, or nursing.
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This makes me want a smoothie every day!