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Cool Off with These Five Summer Smoothie Recipes

Summer is finally here and smoothies are all the rage. There’s no better way to kick-start your day than with one of these 5 refreshing summer smoothie recipes packed with healthy carbs, protein, and fiber to keep you fueled and energized throughout the day. Grab a straw or spoon and get ready to dive in.

Raspberry Almond Butter Smoothie

A refreshingly tart treat that’s perfect for breakfast or even dessert.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Cup Frozen Raspberries
  • 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1 TBS Chia Seeds
  • ½ Almond Butter Perfect Bar
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 3 ice cubes
  • Blueberry & Granola Topping (Optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  • Add the ingredients to a blender and blend thoroughly.
  • Top with your favorite granola.

Mango Nectarine Smoothie Bowl

A vibrant and fresh summer bowl packed with Vitamin C.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup Frozen Mango
  • ½ Cup Frozen Nectarines
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/4 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 TSP Chia Seeds
  • 1 TBS Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 Nectarine
  • 2-3 Ice Cubes
  • Granola (For topping)

DIRECTIONS

  • Add the ingredients to a blender and blend thoroughly.
  • Top with a sliced nectarine and your favorite granola.

Full recipe

Blueberry Lemon Coconut Smoothie

A light and sweet smoothie filled with antioxidants.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup Frozen Blueberries
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/4 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 TBS Shaved Coconut
  • 1 TSP Chia Seeds
  • 1 Squeeze of Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 Ice Cubes
  • Fresh Blueberries (for the topping)

DIRECTIONS

  • Add the ingredients to a blender and blend thoroughly.
  • Top with some fresh blueberries and shaved coconut.

Full recipe

Green Smoothie

The perfect smoothie get your greens after a summer weekend spent indulging with friends.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Cup Frozen Mango
  • 1 Cup Frozen Pineapple
  • 1 Handful Spinach
  • 1 TBS Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1 TSP Chia Seeds
  • 1 TBS Shaved Coconut

DIRECTIONS

  • Add the ingredients to a blender and blend thoroughly.
  • Top with some shaved coconut.

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

What’s better than the classic Cherry Vanilla combination? Top with some peanut butter and fresh granola for a twist on this favorite treat.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Cup Frozen Berry Mix
  • ½ Cup Blueberries
  • ½ Cup Frozen Blueberries
  • 1 TBS Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1 TBS Peanut Butter
  • 3 Ice Cubes
  • Granola (For Topping)

DIRECTIONS

  • Add the ingredients to a blender and blend thoroughly.
  • Top with your favorite granola.

What are your favorite summer smoothies? What summer ingredients do you like to incorporate?

Kellen McAvoy

Kellen is a craft brew loving, fitness fanatic eating her way through America’s Finest City! On any given day you can find her running (literally) around San Diego. She is a 5x Half & 1x Full Marathoner, Bikini Body Guide finisher, and lover of all workouts related to Spinning, Body Pump, Barre, Pilates, and Yoga. If you’re looking for workout tips, new recipes, restaurants to try, or things to do in San Diego, check out her blog, A Cup of Kellen.

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