The Smoothies You’ll Need to Cool Down this Summer

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!