Smoothies are a delicious and healthy way to get through your day. Whether you use them as a quick and easy breakfast alternative or a great mid-day snack to get you through the rest of the day, smoothies are the perfect boost at any time! And what better season to get into smoothies than summer?
All the best fruits and vegetables are in season, making smoothie-time all that simpler and more delicious. You’ll want to try out these six sensational in-season smoothie recipes this summer.
Quantities and Substitutions
Remember that recipes don’t have to be exact! Feel free to substitute and improvise wherever you might need to. Things like milk, yogurt, protein powder, and other ingredients may be allergy or diet-sensitive, so just use whatever you typically use when it comes to dairy and protein.
Simply swap in your usual milk, yogurt, and protein powder, and feel free to throw in your favorite ingredients anywhere! For all recipes, the quantities of ingredients will vary depending on how many you are making, the size of blender you are using, and what you actually have on hand.
Vitamins
Smoothies are a great place to sneak in your extra vitamins and minerals; that is their point, after all! Throwing in vitamins you might need more of like C, D, B12, and Omega 3 is a great way to add a nutritional boost to your day and overall health.
These recipes are sure to help you make the most of the best flavors that summer offers, rich in vitamins, minerals, and seasonal summery flavors that you’ll want year-round.
The Greenville
The Greenville is a healthy play on a delicious favorite, the creamsicle! This one is loaded with the perfect blend of nutritious veggies and delicious fruits with a sweet orangey vanilla flavor and zero guilt.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Spinach
- Kale, 1-2 Leaves chopped
- ½ or whole Banana
- ¼ Cup Mango
- Vanilla Almond Milk of Choice to fill, approx 1-2 cups
- ¼ cup Vanilla Yogurt
- One Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder (optional)
- Top With Water (optional)
Directions
- Finely chop vegetables and add to blender
- Cut and measure fruit, and add to blender
- Add Yogurt
- Add Protein Powder
- Add Milk (and or water) of choice to fill
- Blend
Mellow Yellow
This recipe is perfect for soaking up the sun this summer! Filled with delicious yellow fruits and nutritious vegetables, this smoothie is the summery start your days have been looking for.
- ¼ Cup Pineapple
- ¼ Cup Mango
- ½ to Whole Banana
- ¼ Cup Carrots
- Cauliflower Trees, finely chopped
- ½ cup Orange Juice
- Milk of Choice (Recommended Vanilla Flavored Nut or Soy Milk)
- Vanilla Protein Powder (optional)
Directions
- Chop fruit and add to blender
- Finley chop vegetables and add to blender
- Add yogurt
- Add protein powder if using
- Add Milk (and/or water) to Fill
- Blend and enjoy
The Superfood Mix
Make the most out of your smoothie and make the most out of your day with this superfood mix! Packed with nutrient-rich fruits and veggies, this recipe is still as delicious as it is nutritious.
- ¼ Cup Blueberries
- ¼ Cup Raspberries
- ¼ Cup Pomegranate Juice
- ¼ Cup Spinach
- Kale, A few leaves finely chopped
- ½ an Avocado
- ½ cup orange juice
- Milk of Choice and/ or water to fill
Directions
- Measure and add fruit to the blender
- Finely chop vegetables
- Measure and add juice
- Add milk (and/or water) to fill
- Blend and enjoy
Green-ya Colada
If you like pina coladas… Then you’ll love this recipe! This tropical blend will have you feeling like you’re sipping pina Coladas on the beach, not a smoothie in your kitchen.
- ¼ Cup Pineapple
- ½ or Whole Banana
- ¼ to ½ cup Coconut (raw, milk, or flavored yogurt)
- ½ an Avocado
- ½ cup Orange Juice
- Vanilla Milk of Choice to fill
- ¼ Cup Vanilla Yogurt of choice
Directions
- Chop and add fruit
- Add coconut fruit, water, milk, or yogurt. Use whatever you usually get or can easily find. Use approximately ¼ to a ½ cup, depending on what you use.
- Add yogurt
- Add juice
- Add milk of choice to fill
- Blend and enjoy
Strawberry Cheesecake
Who said you couldn’t have dessert for breakfast? This recipe has you skipping all the meals and going straight for dessert every day. But you don’t have to feel bad about indulging in dessert first thing in the morning with this recipe.
- ½ Cup Strawberries
- ¼ Cup Raspberries
- Lemon Juice (a splash to one oz)
- One Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- Milk of choice to fill (vanilla recommended)
- ¼ Cup Vanilla Yogurt
Directions
- Measure and add fruit
- Add lemon juice to taste
- Add protein powder
- Add yogurt
- Add milk of choice
- Blend and enjoy
Cool as a Cucumber
This light, cool and minty recipe will make you feel fresh and ready for whatever the rest of your day brings.
- ¼ cup Spinach
- ½ to one entire Cucumber
- 2-6 Mint Leaves
- ½ an Avocado
- ¼ to ½ cup Orange Juice
- Vanilla Milk of Choice to fill
- ¼ cup Vanilla Yogurt
Directions
- Chop vegetables and add to blender
- Pick mint leaves off of the sprig and add to blender. Tip: Clap leaves between your hands to release the oil and flavor).
- Add juice
- Top with milk of choice (and/or water)
- Blend and enjoy
