Layered Mango–Strawberry Smoothie Cup
This dreamy glass is built in two chapters: a berry-red base and a golden mango crown. Each layer behaves like a friendly tide, meeting gently in the middle.
Strawberry Layer (Bottom Layer)
Ingredients:
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1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
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½ banana
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¼ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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¼ cup chilled milk or water
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1 tsp chia seeds
Method:
Blend everything until it becomes a rosy, thick ribbon. Pour carefully into a tall glass and let it settle like a quiet foundation.
Mango Layer (Top Layer)
Ingredients:
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1½ cups ripe mango chunks
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1 banana
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½ cup yogurt
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¼ cup milk
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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1–2 tsp lemon juice (for a little sparkle)
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Sweetener to taste
Method:
Blend into a velvety gold mixture. Gently spoon over the strawberry base so the layers keep their proud boundaries.
Toppings
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Fresh mango cubes
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Whole strawberries
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Optional: mint leaves, crushed nuts, granola
Crown the glass with glossy mango cubes and bright strawberries like tiny banners of summer.
❓ Q&A Section
Q: Can I make this without dairy?
Absolutely. Swap yogurt and milk with coconut yogurt, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. The result becomes silkier with a tropical whisper.
Q: How do I keep layers from mixing?
Use thick blends. Frozen fruit is your quiet ally here—its firmness creates natural stability. Pour the top layer slowly so the lower one stays composed.
Q: Can I store it?
You can chill it for 4–6 hours. The chia seeds act like tiny custodians, slowing down separation. For best texture, enjoy it fresh.
Q: Can I add protein powder?
Yes—vanilla or unflavored works best. Add it to the mango layer to keep the balance of sweetness.
Q: Is it good for breakfast?
Very. With fruit fiber, yogurt probiotics, and chia’s gentle crunch, it behaves like a morning compass, steady and energizing.
Q: How can I make it thicker?
Use frozen fruit, reduce liquid, or add an extra spoon of chia or oats.