This Snowman Christmas Smoothie made with almond milk, frozen bananas, coconut flakes, and coconut whipped cream is a fun, festive, and healthy Christmas treat!
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 myself and the kids. It gets me in the holiday spirit! Earlier his week I made these Snowball Cookies for my kids while they were outside playing in the snow.
I also made Vegan Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Sticks to warm them up when they came in from the cold. When I looked out the window I saw that they had started making a snowman which got me thinking…how about a snowman-themed smoothie!
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💗 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 really makes this smoothie into a decadent dessert. Use regular whipped cream, or coconut whipped cream if vegan or dairy-free.
Scroll down to the bottom of the post to the recipe card for complete measurements.
☃️ Christmas Smoothie Instructions
Step 1: Make the Snowman cups. Draw two rounded eyes with a black sharpie one triangle nose with an orange sharpie, and 7 small circles in a curve with a black sharpie to make the mouth.
Step 2: Pour the almond milk, frozen banana, and coconut flakes into a blender.
Step 3: Blend until smooth. About 5-10 seconds.
Step 4: Pour smoothie into cups. Top with coconut whipped cream.
❓ Recipe FAQS
Low Sugar-This smoothie comes in under 10 g of sugar. There is no added sugar from the coconut or almond milk. All of the sugars in this smoothie are natural from the banana.
Rich in Vitamins and Nutrients-Bananas provide energy without fat or cholesterol. They’re high in potassium, manganese, and vitamin C. Good for heart health, skin, and immune health.
Dairy-Free-Almond milk is a good substitution for regular milk when cooking and making smoothies. When you use unsweetened and unflavored almond milk you get a neutral taste that goes well with other ingredients.
Healthy Fats-The fat in this smoothie comes from the coconut flakes. Coconuts like avocado are one of the few fruits that have a high-fat content. The fat in coconuts is medium-chain triglycerides. These fats give you energy.
Serve this smoothie in your cute decorated cup. It can be a meal by itself or a snack or even dessert.
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.
💭 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 prior to 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 fruit. 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 as 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.
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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!