Fruits, vegetables and nuts are essential to a healthy diet, and one of the most delicious ways to get your daily dose is in a smoothie.
While I’m pro-smoothie year-round, the summer heat kicks my sweet tooth into overdrive. Whether I’m in a rush to get to work or enjoying a day off by the lake, whipping up a sweet concoction of frozen fruit helps me fend off the summer heat and satisfy my appetite.
Below are some of my personal favourite summer-ready smoothies.
Plus, you can add in one scoop of a protein powder to any of these if you didn’t meet your personal protein guidelines for the day—otherwise none is needed.
The peanut butter party
This is a great recovery drink after a long run or tough workout.
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of ice cubes
- 1/2 cup of the dairy milk of your choosing
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 3 tbsp. vanilla yogurt
- 2 droplets of vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. of peanut butter
Sunshine smoothie
This smoothie is perfectly suited for when you’re looking for a healthy way to curb your sherbet cravings or if you’re missing the Strawberry Storm smoothie from the ARC’s Booster Juice.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries (the best are picked and frozen in the summer)
- 1 banana (unfrozen or frozen)
- 1 cup of orange juice (more/less depending on desired thickness)
- 1 Danone creamy peach yogurt
- 1 tbsp. flax seeds for extra fibre
(Can substitute orange juice for milk/almond milk depending if you want that booster juice tangy or dairy taste)
Optional: honey for a sweeter taste.
The green machine
The green machine’s serving of vegetables will make you feel healthy—even if you’ve ditched the gym.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. frozen avocado
- 1/4 cup of frozen kale
- 1 tbsp. of flax seeds
- 1 handful of ice cubes
- 1 cup of milk of choice
- 1/2 cup of frozen mango chunks
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