Summer and smoothies go hand in hand. Nothing is better than sitting outside, getting a tan in the hot sun, and holding a sweet fruit smoothie. Not only are smoothies delicious, but they also can be packed full of nutrients.
Smoothies are like a melting pot of ingredients, especially with all the superfoods and powders they have today. They’re a great start to your morning, a post-workout meal, or a midday snack. Here are some superfood smoothie recipes you can get a hold of this summer:
Cherry Almond Smoothie:
1 1/2 cups Cherries frozen
1 cup Almond Milk
1 scoop Protein Powder
1 Banana
Ice
Optional: top with unsweetened coconut flakes + almond butter
Green Smoothie:
1 cup Pineapple
2 cups Spinach
1/2 cup Grapes
1 1/2 cup Orange Juice
1 Banana
Ice
Turmeric Smoothie:
1 frozen ripe banana, broken into chunks
½ to 1 cup dairy-free unsweetened coconut milk beverage
2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
Pinch black pepper
3 to 5 drops pure stevia or your favorite sweetener, to taste
Superfood Berry Smoothie:
1 ripe banana peeled
2 cups fresh or frozen berries such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries
1 tablespoon flaxseed whole or ground
1 tablespoon chia seed
1 cup packed fresh spinach or 1 cup unpacked frozen spinach
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
Stevia to taste (optional)
