We love smoothies, and we cannot lie!
No matter the season, photos of pretty smoothies on Instagram always inspire us to blend everything we have in our fridge and do some decorating for an Instagram-worthy photo!
With summer finally here, smoothies have become that much more of a craving of ours— I mean, is there a better snack than a vitamin-filled cup of freshness on a hot summer day?
If you’re still looking for that perfect ratio of healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make combo for your go-to summer smoothie recipe, keep reading! We’re bringing you our absolute favorites of summer smoothies that’ll keep you hydrated, energized, and glowing!
Caution: If you do the job right, these may be too pretty to eat!
When it comes to good, healthy food, bananas are one of the smartest choices you can make. They’re rich in potassium, they’re an effective prebiotic that helps your body absorb calcium, and they even help you feel better by increasing your dopamine and serotonin levels. Oh, and they’re rich in resistant starch, which helps you feel full for longer and burn more calories because it prompts your body to use fat for energy.
If you’re not really the breakfast type, or if you’re just looking for an afternoon snack that will tide you over until dinner time—this smoothie is just the thing you’re looking for
Got it? Now mix!
Place all the ingredients listed above into a blender, then pulse until smooth. That’s it — enjoy your fresh smoothie!
Pro tip: Use an immersion blender! This way, you can blend the ingredients right in your cup, and the cleanup will take up less time.
This picture-perfect smoothie bowl is a great option for a summer midday snack.
It’s easy to make — takes only 5 minutes to prepare—and will give you the refreshing energy boost that you need on a steamy summer day.
Red raspberries are among the healthiest fruit, as they are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
While they may even provide anti-aging effects. There have been indications about raspberries helping protect against diseases such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, or arthritis.
Who could resist a super-healthy pina colada? The second name of this delicious mocktail smoothie is Summer in a cup! ;)
Besides the must-have delicious, vitamin-filled fruit, this smoothie contains some serious energy-boosting goodness. Bee pollen, being the most complete known food source, will energize, aid digestion, and help build red blood cells.
The chia seeds are full of antioxidants and great for heart health, coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and vitamins D, B12, and A, while aloe water contains healthy active amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, and minerals.
Again, the beauty of smoothies is that all you have to do is simply put all the ingredients in a container, blend them all together, and — bon appetit!
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