Layered Smoothies

As a new mama, I’m learning those mornings when I used to sit down, enjoy coffee, and make a nice hearty breakfast are over. By 8:30AM, I’ve already feed, burped and changed Miles, all with unbrushed hair, unwashed face and probably with only one eye open! I’ve learned that easy is best. That’s why I’m so excited to share this post with you and my Vitamix! You can easily make these smoothies in the mornings and if you’re up for some variation, layer the flavours for some fun! I like to start my day off with one of these but also enjoy them as refreshing and healthy snacks. I just turn the programmed setting for Smoothies, and let the Vitamix blender to do the work!

Here’s a little hack for you to start. Place the ingredients together of one smoothie recipe into a ziplock bag and leave them in the freezer until needed. I label mine so that I know what I’m making when I pull those bags out in the morning half asleep. For layered smoothie, the key is to make sure your smoothie is more thick than thin.This will allow for your layers to stack on top of each other. The combinations are endless because you whatever flavoured smoothies together. Today, I’m sharing a few of my favourite smoothie recipes. For some added protein, I’ve also layered some overnight chia pudding!

• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1 cup milk (I used almond milk)
• 1 cup of ice (if needed)

• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 cup yogurt
• ⅓ cup milk (I used almond milk)
• ice if needed

• 1¹⁄2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 banana
• 1 cup milk (I used almond milk)
• 1 cup of kale
• ice if needed

• 1¹⁄2 cup frozen berries
• 1 banana
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 cup milk (I used almond milk)
• ice if needed

• 3 tbsp whole chia seeds
• 1 cup milk (I used almond milk)
• 1 tbsp of sweetener if needed

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients in a Vitamix Blender on the smoothie setting and blend until smooth. Use the ladle if needed.
   
   
2. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk and if the smoothie is too thin, add ice and/or frozen fruits if too thin.
3. Pour into a cup or mason jar, until filled about a third of one flavoured smoothie. Next add, a layer of chia pudding, then add final layer. This part is for you to use your own creativity – play around with the layers and see which ones you like best! I have also added some kiwi slices which I cut into thin slices and placed inside the container wall before pouring in the next layer.
   
   
   
4. Top off smoothies with fresh fruits, and shredded coconut or nuts!

*This post has been in partnership with Vitamix Canada