One of my favourite things about Summer is smoothies! Usually, in the colder months, smoothies aren’t number one. But this is where they shine, and they’re super healthy! So if you’re trying to cut back on sugar but are craving something sweet, this is for you. Not only are they nutritious and sweet, but they’re also filling and customizable. Drink these for breakfast, before your workout, an evening snack, midnight snack, etc. Smoothies are an all-day thing, and with these summer smoothie recipes, they’re about to become your favourite thing.
(Protein powders are optional in all of these)
Instruction
The instructions for all these are pretty much the same, add the ingredients into a blender. And blend. Then serve, you can add ice if you want a colder and smoother taste. Or you can freeze the milk into ice cubes if you don’t want to add water.
Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is really creamy, and is a healthier version of a chocolate milkshake! Most of these recipes have 4 main ingredients with additional add-ons.
Ingredients
- ½-1 banana sliced
- ½ cup yogurt (this makes it creamier and thicker)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cardamoms (optional)
- Chia seeds and/or flaxseed (optional but makes it healthier)
- Chocolate protein powder (I’ve found that chocolate protein powder goes best with bananas and apples)
- Ice(optional)
Mango Smoothie with a Kick
This is the smoothie version of mango lassi. Which is a blend of yogurt, water/milk, spices, and mango.
Ingredients
- ½-1 cup mango chunks or whole mango fruit
- ½ cup yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 Cardamoms
- A thin slice of ginger
- Protein Powder(optional, but I haven’t found one that goes well with mango)
- Ice(optional)
Orange Milkshake Smoothie
Ingredients
- Half an orange cut in slices
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- cardamom(optional)
- Chia seeds and/or flaxseed (optional but makes it healthier)
- protein powder (optional)
- Ice(optional)
Apple & Banana Smoothie
If you want more than one fruit in your smoothie, then try this apple and banana smoothie.
Plus, if you want to add more servings of the fruit, go ahead! This is your smoothie.
Ingredients
- ½-1 banana sliced
- Half apple sliced
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- cardamom(optional)
- Chia seeds and/or flaxseed (optional but makes it healthier)
- protein powder (optional)
- Ice(optional)
Mixed (Frozen) Berry Smoothie
One of my favourite things about the mixed berry smoothie is that it needs the least work. If you’re in a rush you don’t need to peel/chop up fruits and can just use frozen berries.
Another smoothie tip is to freeze the fruit ahead of time, so if you’re in a rush you can make it quicker.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- ¼ – ½ cup milk
- ½ cup frozen berries
- Chia seeds and/or flaxseed (optional but makes it healthier)
- protein powder (optional)
- Ice(optional)
Veggie Green Smoothie
Ever wanted a healthier smoothie? This is the one for you, with your favourite veggies you can make a veg smoothie for the trip.
You can also use beetroot, carrots, celery, etc for other vegetables.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ¼ -½ cup milk
- spinach/kale
- Avocado (optional)
- Any other veggies you like in smoothies!
- Chia seeds and/or flaxseed (optional but makes it healthier)
- protein powder (optional)
- Ice(optional)
Those are 6 smoothie recipes, perfect for breakfast or just a cool evening drink. If you want to replace a meal with it, try adding protein powder so you’re more fuelled for the day.
One of the best things about smoothies is that if you’re trying to eat healthier, you don’t have to be stuck with bitter, boring food you don’t like! Smoothies can be sweeter with honey and riper/sweeter fruit, plus thicker if you add nuts or more yogurt.
There’s no one size fits all, so experiment with your smoothies! I own a NutriBullet blender, and I’ve had it for about 2 years now, and it’s great! But any blender you have will do, so enjoy your smoothie and let me know if you have any favourite recipes.
I love expanding my smoothie list and would love to hear what you think about these smoothies. Thanks for reading!
And thank you That Mama Club for letting me guest post on their blog!
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