Layered Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Fruit: You need frozen strawberries and bananas plus some fresh kiwi.
Coconut milk: Adds a tropical flavor and creamy texture.
Vanilla extract: Pairs beautifully with the fruit flavors.
Chia seeds: An optional ingredient that adds a tasty crunch and makes it more filling.

How to Make a Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

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Make the kiwi layer: I added a banana and kiwi to the blender with coconut milk and vanilla. I also threw in some chia seeds, but you can leave those out if you don’t have any. Pulse or blend the ingredients in the blender until you have a smooth mixture. Divide it between two serving glasses.
Make the strawberry layer: You don’t have to clean the blender out before making the second layer. The top layer is a combination of banana, strawberries and coconut milk.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle more chia seeds on top for decoration and/or add sliced strawberry and kiwi as a garnish.

Substitutions and Variations

Make more layers: If you want to get even fancier, layer half of one mixture in, then half the other, then repeat so you end up with 4 layers. Another option is to make 3 different layers. Actually you can make as many layers as you want and change the color by adding different ingredients! Perhaps try blueberries to make the pink layer more purple.
Coconut milk: You can swap the coconut milk for almond milk or oat milk. Whole milk is also fine if you consume dairy. This strawberry banana kiwi smoothie suits pretty much any type of milk you can think of. Or you could combine coconut water with Greek yogurt instead, or perhaps add a splash of orange juice.
Try different fruit: All kinds of fruit are good in a smoothie recipe and you can use a mixture of fresh and frozen. Pineapple, cherries, raspberries, mango, blueberries, blackberries, melon, peach, and pear are just some ideas. All you need to do is peel anything that needs to be peeled and discard any inedible parts like stems or seeds. Oh, and if you want to add veggies, consider kale, carrots, beets or spinach for added flavor and nutrients!
Adjust the sweetness: I find the natural sweetness of the fruit is enough but you can add sugar or honey if you find the smoothie flavor tart.
Optional add-ins: Add a spoonful of protein powder for a protein boost or a scoop of ice cream to make it more decadent.

Serving Suggestions

For breakfast or brunch: This delicious strawberry kiwi smoothie is so good either by itself or paired with savory breakfast favorites like bacon, hash brown casserole, eggs benedict, or overnight breakfast casserole.
As a sweet treat: Pair it with a snack, such as chocolate pecan blondies or cheesecake cookies.

How to Store

Store: This smoothie is best served as soon as it’s made, otherwise the layers will separate. If you have some left over, keep it refrigerated, shake it up before serving (to re-mix the ingredients together) and use within 24 hours.
Freeze: I wouldn’t recommend freezing it because it won’t thaw out looking so pretty and the texture will suffer. It’s so much better freshly whipped up, although you can always freeze chopped fruit to save time making future smoothies.