This Snowman Christmas Smoothie made with almond milk, frozen bananas, coconut flakes, and whipped cream is a fun, festive, and healthy Christmas treat!
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I love creating new smoothie recipes! Some of my favorites include my green smoothie with spinach and green apple and my mango smoothie!
This time of year, I have so much fun creating vegan, plant-based, snow-themed treats for the kids and me. It gets me in the holiday spirit! Earlier this week, I made these coconut bliss balls for my kids while they played in the snow.
I also made Oat Milk Hot Chocolate to warm them up when they came in from the cold. Looking out the window, I saw they had started making a snowman, which got me thinking…how about a snowman-themed smoothie!
This simple smoothie is made with almond milk, frozen banana, and flakey coconut. Serve it in a clear cup, and draw a cute snowman face on the front with a topping of whipped cream for an adorable snack, breakfast, or treat!
💗 Why You’ll Love This Christmas Smoothie
- Three simple ingredients
- 5 minutes to make
- Make it a craft by making the snowman cups with the kids!
- Perfect as a non-alcoholic drink for parties
- An easy breakfast!
- Make it for a school winter celebration!
- Leave for Santa with cookies on Christmas Eve.
- Kid friendly!
🥣 Ingredients and Notes
Unsweetened Almond Milk: Use unsweetened almond milk to reduce the total amount of sugar.
Frozen Banana: This gives the smoothie a thick texture and adds natural sweetness.
Coconut Flakes: Use unsweetened coconut flakes to reduce the overall amount of sugar. The coconut looks like snow in the smoothie!
Whipped Cream: This is optional but makes this smoothie a decadent dessert. Use regular whipped cream or coconut whipped cream if vegan or dairy-free.
👩🏻🍳 How to Make a Christmas Smoothie
- Make the Snowman cups. Draw two rounded eyes with a black Sharpie, one triangle nose with an orange Sharpie, and seven small circles in a curve with a black Sharpie to make the mouth.
- Pour the almond milk, frozen banana, and coconut flakes into a blender.
- Blend until smooth, about 5-10 seconds.
- Pour smoothie into cups. Top with coconut whipped cream.
📝 Expert Tips
- This recipe makes two servings. To increase the quantity for a larger group, double or triple each ingredient.
- Draw the snowman faces on the cups before blending the smoothie. That way, you can serve the smoothie when it’s fresh before it melts.
- Use frozen bananas. Always chop the frozen banana before putting it into the smoothie to help it blend more easily and evenly.
- Make your own coconut whipped cream by following this recipe from the Minimalist Baker, or pick up the SoDelicious CoCo Whipped Topping in the freezer section.
- Pair this smoothie with these reindeer celery snacks!
- Use coconut milk or other dairy-free milk of choice instead of almond milk.
- Experiment with this healthy smoothie by trying different fruits. I went for fruit in a white hue to make the smoothie look like snow. Pineapple is also lighter in color and would taste great with the coconut and banana.
- Make it a holiday season breakfast smoothie to start your day! Add some vanilla protein powder to amp up the nutritional content.
- Make this into a gingerbread smoothie by adding a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, cardamom, and a teaspoon of molasses!
- Want it sweeter? Add a teaspoon of maple syrup.
- Want it thicker? Use plain dairy-free or Greek yogurt instead of almond milk.
❓ Recipe FAQS
Yes! It is low in sugar, and all of the sugars in this smoothie are natural from the banana. It’s also rich in vitamins and nutrients such as potassium, manganese, and vitamin C.
Add a scoop of protein powder to give it an extra boost! Adding greens to your smoothie can really enhance the vitamins and minerals. Greens include spinach, kale. Consider adding a scoop of vegan collagen or Naturesage Omega-3 oil.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this smoothie in your cute decorated cup. Top with whipped cream, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes. Top with crushed candy canes, mini chocolate chips, or holiday sprinkles.
Storage
This smoothie is best drank right after you make it. If you must store leftovers, keep them in a covered cup or container in the refrigerator for a few hours.
🎄 More Holiday Recipes!
Recipe
Christmas Smoothie in Snowman Cup
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen and chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut shredded, unsweetened
- ½ cup coconut whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Make the Snowman cups. Draw two rounded eyes, one triangle nose, and 5-7 small circles in a curve to make the mouth.
- Pour almond milk, banana and coconut flakes in a blender.
- Blend until smooth. About 5-10 seconds.
- Pour smoothie into cups. Top with coconut whipped cream.
Notes
- Use any color sharpies you prefer to make the snowman face.
- Top with holiday sprinkles or crushed candy cane.
- Make the snowman cups prior to blending the smoothie so the smoothie doesn’t melt before serving.
Veena Azmanov
The combinations are so delicious. Love the name given to this smoothie, which surely gets you in the festive mood. A try for sure.
Alison Corey
Thanks! The kids love it!
Beth
These are adorable! I can see my daughters kindergarten class loving this holiday treat!
Vicky
Could this be any cuter? What a fun smoothie to serve at a holiday or winter themed party. Love the addition of coconut!
Erika
These are adorable! I know my kids would love them.
Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life
this is such an adorable and delicious smoothie idea for winter!