Can I make this ahead of time?

While best fresh, you can blend the individual fruit purées up to 24 hours in advance and store them separately in the fridge. Layer just before serving.

What if my fruit isn't ripe enough?

If your fruit is a bit firm, you might need to add a tiny bit more water during blending to achieve a smooth consistency.

Can I use frozen fruit?

Yes, you can use frozen fruit, but you may need to reduce the amount of ice in the recipe to achieve the right consistency.

How do I prevent the layers from mixing?

Spoon the fruit mixtures very slowly and gently into the glass, allowing each layer to settle before adding the next. Starting with the densest fruit helps.

Is this recipe good for kids?

Absolutely! Kids love the vibrant colors and sweet taste, making it a fun and healthy treat.

Ethiopian Spris Juice Recipe

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This unique layered pureed fruit smoothie sets itself apart due its layering technique, which is actually crucial. Once served, feel free to mix it up with your straw and add an extra squeeze of lime juice to harmonize all the flavors.

Author: Sara Bayou
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Category: Drinks
Method: Blend
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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½ medium (250g) ripe papaya, peeled, deseeded, and sliced
1 cup (240ml) cold water, divided
4 cups (960ml) ice, divided
1 cup (200g) sugar, divided
1 lime, juiced (~50ml)
2 medium (400g total) avocados, peeled and sliced
1 large (300g) ripe mango, peeled and sliced
3 medium (225g total) kiwis, sliced
3 medium (30g total) strawberries, sliced
1 medium lime, cut into wedges for garnish

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Instructions

Place the papaya slices in a blender. Add ¼ cup of water, 1 cup of ice, ¼ cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Blend until smooth for about 3–4 minutes. Pour the papaya mixture into a cup and set it aside.
Clean the blender, and repeat the blending process for the avocados using the same proportions of water, ice, sugar, and lime juice. Pour the avocado mixture into another cup and set aside.
Repeat the blending process separately for the mango, kiwi, and strawberries, creating individual fruit mixtures for each. Pour each mixture into its own cup.
To layer the smoothie, spoon the fruit mixtures into four to six glasses, starting with the densest fruit. Begin with the papaya mixture, followed by the avocado, mango, and top it with the strawberry and kiwi mixture. Spoon the fruits slowly to avoid mixing the layers.
Garnish each glass with a lime wedge.
Enjoy the Tropical Fruit Layered Smoothie with a straw and spoon, savoring each delicious layer!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 350g
Calories: 440-460 kcal
Sugar: 65-70g
Sodium: 15-20mg
Fat: 14-16g
Saturated Fat: 2-3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11-13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80-85g
Fiber: 8-10g
Protein: 4-5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://ethiopianroots.com/ethiopian-spris-juice-recipe/