Layered Easter (Tropical Sunrise) Smoothie!

Many of our Clubs serve smoothies on a regular basis, while others just serve smoothies for special occasions.  Whether you regularly serve smoothies, or just do it on special occasions, this recipe is great to serve during the last few days of Breakfast Club before the Easter Holiday.  It’s a layered tropical sunrise smoothie that will fit perfect as an “Easter Smoothie” – colorful, delicious and nutritious.  Give it a try!

Ingredients

Layer 1 – Pineapple

½ cup frozen pineapple chunks

¼ cup vanilla yogurt

¼ cup milk

Layer 2 – Mango

½ cup frozen mango chunks

¼ cup vanilla yogurt

¼ cup milk

Layer 3 – Strawberry

½ cup frozen strawberries

¼ cup vanilla or strawberry yogurt

¼ cup milk

Instructions

1. Blend ingredients for layer one. Pour into glasses, dividing equally.
2. Blend ingredients for the second layer. Spoon into the glasses, dividing equally.
3. Blend ingredients for the top layer and spoon into the glasses, dividing equally.
4. Top with shredded coconut if desired.
5. Adjust ingredients based on number of students you expect to serve.

Recipe adapted from: http://www.momontimeout.com/2015/01/tropical-sunrise-smoothie-recipe/

 Janel Genge is a registered dietitian with Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador