On hot summer days, cooking a heavy, hearty breakfast on a hot stove isn’t an option. Instead, you crave something cool and refreshing. Nothing satisfies that craving in the morning (or any time of the day) like a simple, easy-to-make smoothie.
You may have your usual cool smoothie recipes, but if you want to change up your usual routine, try some of our favorite summer smoothie recipes.
Tropical Creamsicle Smoothie
This tropical smoothie is great for drinking in the morning, and the carrots are packed with fiber to keep you full until lunchtime. It’s sweetened only with honey, so there’s no refined sugar in this recipe. Plus, the apple cider vinegar helps with overall gut health.
Berry Matcha Smoothie
For those busy mornings when you just don’t have time for breakfast, you can’t go wrong with this healthy matcha smoothie. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it’s also packed with nutrients, including blueberries, which have been linked to improved memory.
Coffee, tahini, smoothies
Coffee in a thick smoothie form? Sure! This caffeinated drink is not only full of flavor thanks to the tahini, cinnamon, and maple syrup, but it’s also super creamy thanks to ripe bananas and oat milk.
Mango Smoothie Recipe
With just four ingredients, this mango smoothie couldn’t be easier to make: just add chopped mango, milk, plain yogurt, and honey to a blender and blend until smooth, and you’ll have a delicious, frothy smoothie in no time.
Pink Dragon Smoothie
This bright pink drink is not only beautiful to look at, but it’s also incredibly tasty and packed with fiber from the dragon fruit. The beets and frozen raspberries give it its beautiful color, and the Greek yogurt makes it filling so you won’t feel hungry after an hour.
Celery, cucumber and pineapple smoothie
Nothing quenches your thirst quite like this hydrating smoothie made with cucumber, celery and pineapple. Fresh basil enhances its already delicious flavour, and lime juice adds just the right amount of tartness.
Banana cashew smoothie
If you’re looking for a protein-packed smoothie without any added powders, this is the one for you. Made with raw, unsalted cashews, this drink is packed with protein, but it also has bananas for extra volume and pure maple syrup for sweetness.
Spinach smoothie with avocado and apple
A healthy green juice is the perfect way to start your day, and this smoothie is just that. Made with spinach, avocado, and apple, it’s packed with nutritious ingredients and easy to whip up early before work.
Acai coconut smoothie bowl
Acai fans will be coming back for this smoothie bowl again and again. Blend frozen acai with frozen fruit and coconut water to create a creamy smoothie, then pour into bowls and top with fresh fruit and granola.
Strawberry Flax Smoothie
Looking to incorporate more flaxseeds into your daily diet? Try this strawberry smoothie. This recipe uses low-fat yogurt, orange juice, honey, flaxseed meal and frozen strawberries to get your fiber and omega-3 fatty acids with minimal effort.
Kale smoothie with pineapple and banana
This nutrient-packed smoothie is packed with healthy veggies that are packed with fiber and antioxidants, so you can drink it with peace of mind, while coconut milk and shredded pineapple will make you feel like you’re on vacation with every sip.
Mango Turmeric Smoothie
Mango is delicious in any form, but combining this tropical fruit with anti-inflammatory turmeric makes for a delicious and healthy drink, and adding some plain kefir for some gut support makes this smart drink even more delicious.
Spinach, Grape and Coconut Smoothie
Many of our recipes feature spinach and coconut, but this smoothie also features grapes, which add bone-healthy vitamin K and potassium. With just these three ingredients (and a cup of ice), this recipe couldn’t be easier.
Carrot pineapple smoothie
Summer is all about bold, bright colors, and this smoothie gets its hues from fresh pineapple, orange juice, and shredded carrots, while the banana gives it the creamy texture we crave.
Avocado, banana and cocoa smoothie
This smoothie made with banana and avocado is nutritious, smooth, creamy and filling, and the cocoa powder and vanilla add extra sweetness for a perfect finish.
