Summer Smoothie Recipes

Summer seems to finally be here, so what better way to celebrate the occasion than to share with you some of my favourite summer smoothie recipes! I went through a phase of hating smoothies when I had to churn them out all day at the coffee shop I used to work in. However now that traumatic experience has almost fully left my mind, I have started to really enjoy them again. I will admit though that the first few that I made didn't turn out too good, and actually ended up looking like polyjuice potion, much to my friend's disgust/amusement. Now that I've had a little more practice, here are my favourites:

Ultimate Pink Smoothie

What says summer more than a brightly coloured pink smoothie?!



To Make:

• 1 banana
• Handful of raspberries
• Handful of strawberries
• 3 tablespoons natural yogurt
• Top up with orange juice

Blueberry Blitz

I did this as a smoothie bowl and added chia seeds and raisin granola for an extra crunch!

To Make:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup of frozen blueberries
• 3 tablespoons natural yogurt
• 2 teaspoons honey

Glowing Green

It has been scientifically proven that avocados can improve your skin, giving you a natural glow, and along with the spinach which is rich in antioxidants, this smoothie has amazing health benefits. 

To Make:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup of baby spinach
• 1/2 avocado
• Handful of chopped mango chunks
• Handful of chopped pineapple chunks

Chocolate Peanut Shake

Although it looks unhealthy, it actually contains cacao powder, which is a superfood and a healthier substitute for chocolate powder.    

   

To Make: 

• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• 2-3 teaspoons cacao powder
• 3 tablespoons natural yogurt

Extra Tips:

1. Blend in chia seeds for extra protein
2. Add orange juice or soya milk if you prefer your smoothie to be thinner
3. Blend in a few ice cubes or use frozen berries for a colder drink