This patriotic red, white, and blue drink is a healthy and naturally colored smoothie that’s perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day.
I wanted to make something fun for 4th of July this year. While I would usually choose a cocktail or fun dessert, I’m focused on my health right now and also currently not drinking. So, this 4th of July smoothie was born — and, actually, everyone loved it! This layered red, white, and blue smoothie is naturally colored and vibrant without the use of any food dyes.
This red, white, and blue drink is perfect for:
- kids and family-friendly gatherings (you can do them in small cups!)
- non-alcoholic patriotic drinks
- healthy July 4th desserts
- a healthy, energizing, and fun holiday breakfast before a big barbecue
Smoothie Health Benefits
This red, white, and blue smoothie is:
- packed with fiber (26% of your recommended daily value)
- rich in protein (12.5 grams)
- an excellent source of vitamin C (92% of your recommended daily value)
- an excellent source of B vitamins
- a good source of iron and potassium
- easily made vegan
Red, White, and Blue Drink Layers
Each of these patriotic drink layers are colorful and vibrant, no food dye needed! For the red layer, we blend red berries with cranberry juice, which keeps the color nice and bright, and some Greek yogurt for creaminess. The white layer gets some added hidden veggies with frozen riced cauliflower, which helps make it ultra creamy alongside Greek yogurt and coconut milk (you don’t taste the cauliflower). The blue layer is incredibly vivid thanks to blue spirulina powder.
Red Layer
- frozen raspberries
- frozen strawberries
- Greek yogurt
- cranberry juice
White Layer
- frozen banana
- frozen riced cauliflower
- coconut milk
- Greek yogurt
- honey
Blue Layer
- frozen banana
- frozen mango
- coconut milk
- blue spirulina
Layering This 4th of July Drink
The secret to layering any smoothie is allowing each layer to “set” a bit in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This creates a thin frozen top layer which ensures the next layer doesn’t bleed through, and that you get clean lines.
The other secret is creating each of the top layers by slowly filling the glass with the smoothie using a spoon, opposed to pouring the smoothie layer on top. This method is more gentle and doesn’t break through the bottom layers.
It also helps to have thicker smoothie layers, so use the minimal amount of liquid you need to blend each layer.
Red, White, and Blue Smoothie Video
Red, White, and Blue Smoothie
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blend
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This patriotic red, white, and blue drink is a healthy and naturally colored smoothie that’s perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day.
Ingredients
For the Red Layer
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup cranberry juice
For the White Layer
- 1 frozen chopped banana
- 1/2 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the Blue Layer
- 1 frozen chopped banana
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina
Instructions
- Blend each layer in a high-speed blender until smooth. Layer the smoothie into glasses, freezing each layer for 10-15 minutes to allow each layer to set and ensure clean lines. Carefully fill each layer by gently spooning the smoothie into the glasses.
- Top the smoothie with strawberries and blueberries. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes 2 servings if using larger glasses (12-16 oz.) and 3 servings if using smaller glasses (8-10 oz.).
Make this recipe vegan by using plant-based yogurt in place of Greek yogurt and maple syrup in place of honey.
For this recipe, I used non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened cranberry juice, and light coconut milk.
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Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by Tiffany
Super easy to blend and the white layer is unexpectedly creamy thanks to cauliflower.
I appreciate the examples you included here.
Thank you so much for this beautiful and healthy recipe! I love that it’s naturally colored without any food dyes—perfect for celebrating the 4th in a guilt-free way. The layering tips were super helpful, and it was a huge hit with my family. Can’t wait to make it again!
the tip about freezing each layer for 10-15 minutes is genius — i always end up with a murky mess when i try layered smoothies. definitely trying that trick next time.
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