Summer Sweet Smoothies are refreshing and delicious beverages made with a variety of fresh fruits and other ingredients perfect for hot summer days. They are often made with a blend of fruits, sometimes with added vegetables, yogurt, or milk, and can be customized to suit your taste. Here are a few recipes to get you started:
Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup water (or coconut water)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and well mixed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with a slice of lime if desired.
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and thick.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Peach Raspberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- A few ice cubes (if using fresh fruit)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Green Summer Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 green apple, cored and sliced
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- A few ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Serve chilled.