Holiday Smoothie 🎄
Description:
This delightful Holiday Smoothie recipe is perfect for spreading cheer during the festive season, accommodating 4 servings of vibrant colors and flavors that are bound to impress overnight guests or family gatherings. With its refreshing blend of oranges, bananas, and pineapples, this smoothie offers a burst of tropical goodness that’s sure to brighten any table. Whether served in tall stemmed glasses or stylish parfaits, its joyful presentation will add an extra touch of merriment to your holiday celebrations. Plus, with the prep work done the night before, it’s an easy and convenient option for busy mornings or relaxing brunches.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 255.1
- Fat Content: 2.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 6mg
- Sodium Content: 26.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 58.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 47.3g
- Protein Content: 3.6g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 1/2 ripe bananas
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Fresh orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (freezing)
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
| Steps | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freeze 2 ice-cube trays, one with pineapple juice, and the other with orange juice, overnight. |
| 2 | In a blender, combine the plain yogurt, ripe bananas, honey, and ground cinnamon. Blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a measuring cup and set aside. Rinse the blender jar. |
| 3 | Blend the remaining pineapple juice and pineapple ice cubes until smooth. Divide the pineapple mixture evenly among four glasses. |
| 4 | Top each glass with the yogurt mixture, distributing it evenly. Place the glasses in the freezer to set. |
| 5 | Next, blend the orange ice cubes and orange juice until smooth. |
| 6 | Remove the glasses from the freezer and top each with the orange slush mixture. |
| 7 | Garnish with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon and a fresh orange slice. |
| 8 | Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Holiday Smoothie! |
Recipe Notes:
- For an extra festive touch, consider decorating the glasses with holiday-themed straws or mini cocktail umbrellas.
- To make ahead, prepare the smoothie up to step 4 the night before and store the glasses in the freezer. In the morning, simply complete steps 5 to 7 for a quick and hassle-free serving.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste preferences.
- This recipe is versatile; you can customize it by adding your favorite fruits or experimenting with different juices for a unique twist.
- Don’t forget to take plenty of pictures of your beautifully crafted Holiday Smoothies to capture those special holiday memories! 📸🎁
