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Non-Alcoholic Smoothie

Wegetariańskie Drinks Dishes for Special Occasions 20 min Easy 13 wyświetleń ~22.15 PLN - (0)
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Refreshing, non-alcoholic smoothie combining the creamy sweetness of banana with the tartness of orange and lime, along with a fresh hint of strawberries. It is a thick, velvety drink with an intense red-orange color, perfect as a non-alcoholic New Year's Eve cocktail — visually appealing and easy to serve in glasses or cocktail cups. The smoothie can be enriched with chia seeds for texture or honey for added sweetness. It is served chilled, garnished with a mint leaf and a slice of lemon or orange — a great choice for New Year's Eve 2025, family gatherings, and parties when we want to offer guests an elegant non-alcoholic drink.

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Servings:
4
  • Banana 2 szt.
  • Frozen strawberries 300 g
  • Greek yogurt 10% 200 g
  • Orange juice 200 ml
  • Ice cubes 150 g
  • Lime juice 15 ml
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Chia seeds 20 g
  • Fresh mint 0.1 pęczków
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Prepare all the ingredients on the countertop: measure out frozen strawberries (300 g) into a bowl. If the strawberries are very clumped together, gently separate them with your fingers or a kitchen knife. If you are using fresh strawberries instead of frozen, wash them under running cold water and hull them.

Ingredients: Frozen strawberries
Use a large bowl and a strainer to easily separate the strawberries. Do not fully thaw the strawberries — slightly frozen ones will give a better, thicker smoothie consistency.
2

Peel the bananas (the total weight after peeling should be about 240 g — two medium bananas). Cut each banana into slices about 1-1.5 cm thick and place them in a bowl. If you want a very thick and creamy smoothie, you can arrange the slices on a baking sheet and freeze them for 30 minutes before blending.

Ingredients: Banana
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife. If you don't have a scale, two medium bananas usually weigh about 240 g after peeling.
3

Measure out Greek yogurt (200 g) and orange juice (200 ml) into a pitcher or large measuring cup. Squeeze the juice from the lime (15 g, about 1 tablespoon) directly into the pitcher. If you plan to add chia seeds and want them to swell, measure 20 g of chia seeds and soak them in 50 ml of water in a small bowl — set aside for 10 minutes until it turns into a gel (optional).

Ingredients: Greek yogurt 10%, Orange juice, Lime juice, Chia seeds
Use a measuring cup and a citrus juicer or a manual juicer. If you don't want to wait, chia seeds can be added dry directly to the blender (you will get finer grains, less gel-like texture).

Assembly and blending

4

Pour into the blender in the following order: first Greek yogurt (200 g), then chopped bananas (240 g), frozen strawberries (300 g), orange juice (200 ml), lime juice (15 g), and ice (150 g). If you are using honey (30 g) as a sweetener or soaked chia seeds, add them now.

Ingredients: Greek yogurt 10%, Banana, Frozen strawberries, Orange juice, Lime juice, Ice cubes, Honey, Chia seeds
The blender jar and blades should be dry and clean. Layering the ingredients from denser (yogurt, banana) to liquid (juice) makes blending easier. Use a jug blender with a minimum power of 600 W or a high-powered hand blender in a tall container.
5

Close the blender lid. Start blending with short pulses (3–4 times for 1 second) to break up larger pieces of strawberries, then blend at medium speed for 30–45 seconds. Check the consistency: the smoothie should be smooth, without larger pieces of fruit, with a texture that flows freely from the spoon, but at the same time should lightly coat the back of it.

Ingredients: Ice cubes, Frozen strawberries, Banana, Greek yogurt 10%, Orange juice, Lime juice
If the blender has an ice-crushing function, use it at the beginning. Do not blend too long on the highest setting (over 1 min) to avoid overheating the mixture and excessively diluting it. If there are still larger pieces after 45 seconds, blend in shorter intervals and use a spatula to scrape the mixture from the sides of the jar.
6

Taste the smoothie. If it's too thick, add 30 ml of orange juice and blend briefly (10–15 seconds). If it's too thin, add a few ice cubes or 30 g of frozen banana and blend again. If you need extra sweetness, add honey (up to 30 g) and mix well.

Ingredients: Orange juice, Ice cubes, Honey, Banana
Adjust the consistency gradually — it's better to add liquid in 30 ml increments than all at once. Use a teaspoon or a small measuring cup to measure the honey.

Serving and decoration

7

Pour the smoothie into 4 chilled glasses (or cocktail glasses), filling them to about 90% height to leave room for decoration. Garnish the top with a mint leaf (10 g) and optionally sprinkle with a teaspoon of chia seeds (if they were not soaked beforehand) for decorative effect and a delicate texture.

Ingredients: Fresh mint, Chia seeds
Use tall glasses with a capacity of 300–350 ml or cocktail glasses. Chilling the glasses for 10 minutes in the fridge will keep the smoothie cold longer. Additionally, you can add a slice of orange on the rim of the glass.

Storage

8

If you are not serving the entire smoothie right away, pour the excess into a sealed jar or bottle and place it in the refrigerator. The smoothie will maintain good quality for 12–24 hours — after this time, natural separation of the liquids is normal, so shake or briefly blend again before serving.

Ingredients: Ice cubes
Use glass jars with airtight lids (e.g. Mason jars) and fill them up to 2 cm below the edge. Do not freeze smoothies in PET bottles — it's better to portion them into molds if you want smoothie popsicles for later.

Fun Fact

💡

Smoothies as a fruit and yogurt drink gained popularity in the USA in the 1960s and 1970s, and the name comes from the English word 'smooth.' The addition of chia seeds, known from Central America, introduces an element of the dietary traditions of indigenous cultures into the drink.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the smoothie immediately after preparation in chilled glasses. For an elegant presentation, use cocktail glasses, garnish with a slice of orange and a mint leaf, and serve with a metal straw or a short cocktail biscuit. For a 'fit' version, substitute Greek yogurt with low-fat natural yogurt.

🥡 Storage

Store in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; before serving, shake vigorously or briefly blend. Long-term storage over 48 hours is not recommended (loss of freshness and nutritional value). You can freeze portions in ice cube trays and serve as 'smoothie' sorbets later.

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