Ready to shake up your summer drink menu? These five smoothies are packed with fresh fruits and veggies – and are a refreshing way to power your body with extra vitamins, protein, and fiber. Preparation is a breeze. Simply put the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
BERRY BRAIN HEALTH SMOOTHIE
- ¾ cup frozen mixed berries
- ¼ ripe avocado
- 1 cup plain yogurt — non-fat
- ½ banana
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. wheat germ or ground flax
- ice cubes
AVOCADO BERRY SMOOTHIE
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ ripe avocado
- ½ apple
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup berries – fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp. almond butter
- ice cubes
GARDEN SMOOTHIE
- 1 mango, peeled and pitted
- 10 strawberries
- 1 small carrot
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup spring greens
- 8 oz milk or milk alternative
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ice cubes
GREEN KING
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 stalks celery
- ½ cup green grapes
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- ½-inch chunk fresh ginger root
- ice cubes
PEACHY MANGO SMOOTHIE
- 1 cup peaches
- 1 cup mangoes
- 1 banana (best if frozen)
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. fresh ginger (grated)
- ice cubes
Chef Notes
Use frozen fruit for an icier, thicker texture — by doing so, you may be able to omit the ice.
Bon Appetit!