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Refreshing Smoothie Recipes for a Healthy Summer

There’s nothing better than a cold, tasty beverage to off-set the summer heat! When temperatures are high and you’re looking for a delicious (yet healthy) treat, try one of these refreshing smoothie recipes to cool off with confidence…

Coconut Cooler
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
5 frozen strawberries
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
Coconut water

Mango Tango
1 cup frozen mango chunks
Zest from half a lime
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
Orange juice

Berry Green
1 ½ cups frozen berry blend
1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves
½ green apple
½ avocado

Cinna-nana
1 ½  frozen banana
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ tablespoons nut butter of choice
Unsweetened vanilla almond or oat milk

Minty Fresh
1 cup frozen peaches
½ cup frozen raspberries
1 orange, peeled
Brewed, cooled green tea
Fresh mint
Honey to taste

Creamy Carrot
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 ½ cups chopped baby kale
1-2 large carrots, shredded
Blueberry kefir yogurt or greek yogurt

To Ice or Not to Ice?

Blending frozen fruit into your smoothies will get them to a nice consistency and perfect temperature. But if your produce is fresh instead of frozen, you’ll want to include ice to make it colder without being too heavy. As a bonus, ice adds extra hydration! Win, win.

Try one… try them all! Which one are you making first?

We want to see your creations! Don’t forget to tag us on social media for a chance to have your summer smoothie featured on our page! 

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