Smoothies are such a fast, easy, and healthy way to beat the summer heat. Here are five of my favorite recipes:
1.Orange cream smoothie
Blend together these ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 orange peeled
Honey, to taste
1 cup almond milk, soy, or coconut
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt (for extra flavor!)
2. Peanut Butter Banana
Blend together these ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 cup almond milk (unsweetened or vanilla)
1 ½ tablespoons of natural peanut butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Honey, to taste
½ cup plain greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt
3.Strawberry banana smoothie
Blend together these ingredients:
1 frozen banana
½ cup frozen strawberries
1 cup almond, soy, or coconut milk
½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
Honey, to taste
4.Mixed Berry Smoothie
Blend together these ingredients:
½ cup frozen strawberries
½ frozen banana
1 cup mixed berries
1 cup almond, coconut, or soy milk
½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
Honey, to taste
5.Pina Colada Smoothie
Blend together these ingredients:
2 frozen bananas
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup coconut milk (from the can)
Honey, to taste
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Here are some other healthy snacks that are great for the summer!