Healthy Living
Dec 12, 2022
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5 Healthy Summer Smoothies
Ready to shake up your summer drink menu? Whether you are looking for easy ways to add more fruits and veggies into your diet or want to beat the heat with a cold treat, these five smoothies will hit the spot. They are packed with 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
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
Green King Smoothie
• 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
