Get fit this summer with these delicious yet healthy smoothie recipes

The toasty hot days of summer are almost here, so we have to stay cool! Smoothie recipes make a great way to stay cozy no matter how hot it gets on the other side of the windows. Since we only live once, why not try to expand the quantity & quality of your lifespan with good choices? Staying healthy is key – cliché but true nonetheless. 

Smoothies are full of fruits & vegetables, so a good amount of fiber is always present. They’ve been shown to lower your risk of developing chronic illness, aid with weight loss, prevent dehydration, ease digestion, have powerful antioxidants, enhance your immunity, help you get a good night’s sleep, improve your skin, and help you maintain a healthy body as a whole. They may also detoxify your system, too! 

Smoothies will definitely keep you chilled and may even add a few years to your life! But you may want to be a little picky with the recipes. Have these healthy smoothies for breakfast, snack, whenever and you’ll be all set. 

Pomegranate Green Smoothie Bowl

Smoothies don’t always have to be enjoyed as a drink. Think of it as a cool, rich, fruit soup. The pomegranate green smoothie bowl can be topped with pomegranate arils, hemp seeds, pistachios, and dark chocolate. 

Ingredients

• ½ cup of frozen strawberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup of fresh kale
• ½ cup of Greek yogurt
• ½ cup of pomegranate juice
• ½ cup of water
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• Toppings (can be any of your choosing)

Instructions

1. Take a high speed blender/food processor.
2. Gather all the ingredients in the blender/food processor.
3. Mix everything together until they’re smooth.
4. Depending on how thick you want it, you may want to add some more pomegranate juice. 

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Summer won’t be summer with a pinch of the tropics! This blueberry banana smoothie is crafted with frozen fruit, almond milk, flax meal, and some vanilla. This healthy rich recipe will be the perfect breakfast or snack hit. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of frozen blueberries
• 1 cup of frozen bananas (slice them first)
• 1 tablespoon of flax meal
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Take a high speed blender/food processor.
2. Gather all the ingredients in the blender/food processor.
3. Mix everything together until they’re smooth.
4. If your smoothie is too thick for your liking, simply add a tablespoon of the almond milk. You’ll only need a tablespoon at a time. 

Apple Pie Smoothie

Do you love apple pie? Have some for breakfast and never feel guilty about it! Drink it as a cool, rich, fruit soup partnered with the classic apple pie flavor. Have it with some apple cinnamon bread or a crisp!

Ingredients

• 1 small frozen banana
• ½ cup of nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
• ⅔ cup of unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup of rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ cup of almond milk
• Handful of fresh spinach or kale (optional)

Instructions

1. Take a high speed blender/food processor.
2. Gather all the ingredients in the blender/food processor.
3. Mix everything together until they’re smooth.
4. For a vegan option, instead of Greek yogurt, just add more almond milk!

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Through these healthy recipes, you’ll do more than just cool yourself off this summer. You’ll put some top-quality ingredients in your food and feel like royalty!

We could only list some of the greatest healthy smoothie recipes, so we know we missed many great ideas. Do you have any in mind? Can you think of any fantastic side dishes that’ll blend finely with smoothies? Let us know!