10 Smoothie Recipes For A Refreshing Summer

As the heatwave continues to sweep through the country and the scorching summer starts to settle, you’ll be needing ways to keep cool and hydrated through the heat! Smoothies are proven to revitalise our immune system while providing us with some of our 5-a-day and all the important vitamins and nutrients our body needs that we tend to forget about. That’s why we have chosen ten of the most healthy and tasty smoothie recipes to keep you refreshed through the long hot summer months!

1. Sunset Peach Smoothie

This invigorating and refreshing smoothie is a deliciously cool compliment to a hot summer. With plenty of vitamin B3 and C, beta-carotene and folic acid, this sweet treat will revitalise your health making this a treat to enjoy without feeling guilty about it.  This smoothie will keep your energy up and its ingredients are great for treating the skin.

This recipe uses:

2 peaches or nectarines

1 apple

2 carrots

1 handful of raspberry’s

2. Avocado and Chia Seed Smoothie

If you’re searching for refreshing smoothie recipes that will bring plenty of health benefits then you will absolutely love this avocado and chia seed smoothie. This smoothie supplies plenty of fibre and iron to the body, which we can often at times lack. Chia seeds are also proven to satisfy your hunger and help you keep fuller for longer whilst releasing plenty of energy, making this a revolutionising way to start your day as an alternative to the traditional breakfast foods.

This recipe uses: 

1 avocado

1 banana

1/2 cup spinach

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp spirulina powder

3. Watermelon Crush Smoothie

There’s no doubt that watermelon is one the most summer fruits of them all and what better way than to turn that refreshing and irresistible flavour into a quick and easy summer smoothie. Watermelon has been known for its hydrating benefits and with the use of two ingredients (watermelon and raspberry) you are immediately provided with vitamins B5 and C which is an instant energy and immune system booster. Only taking 10 minutes maximum to make, this smoothie is the refreshing kick you need to keep cool during this long hot summer!

This recipe uses:

1/2 small watermelon

2 handfuls of raspberry’s

250 ml water

4. Orange Carrot Smoothie

If you want to get your tongue on something more citrusy this summer, this orange carrot smoothie is full of tang to tickle your taste buds through the hot months. With plenty of health benefits such as being high in vitamin C and beta-carotene, this drink is full of antioxidants and is a refreshing way to get two of your five a day! If you’re looking for a summer detox with a burst of sunset colours, then this recipe is perfect for you!

This recipe uses: 

4 carrots

1 orange

5. Banana and Mango Smoothie

A highly refreshing smoothie you can make to get two of your five a day is this delicious banana and mango smoothie, full of fibre and rejuvenation to give you slow releasing energy all summer long. This tasty and cool drink provides vitamins B3, B6, C and E with protein, zinc and folic acid making it an extremely healthy and mouth-wateringly exotic drink to add to your diet!

This recipe uses: 

1 banana

1 mango

5 tablespoons of natural yoghurt

150 ml of orange juice

6. Pure Pineapple Smoothie

If you want to whip up an appetizing smoothie, but don’t have that much fruit lying around, you can quickly make one using one fruit. For example, this pure pineapple smoothie uses one pineapple alongside the optional orange juice or water which can be added to suit the flavour. Pineapple is one of the most summer fruits out there and is certainly one of the most refreshing in smoothie form!

This recipe uses:

1 pineapple

250 ml orange juice or water

7. Mango and Coconut Breeze Smoothie

Coconut is becoming one of those fruits that are starting to be used in different things with its distinct flavour and protein content for great smoothie recipes. By adding mango, this delicious smoothie becomes enriched in yellow and is a flavoursome way to cool down on those long hot days and boosts your immune system with slow releasing energy and antioxidants!

This recipe uses:

2 mangoes

a dessert spoon of coconut milk

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1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence

5 tablespoons of natural yoghurt

6 tablespoons of pineapple juice

8. Pink Melon Smoothie

An additional way we can use watermelon is by combining it with strawberry to really create a unique flavour that’s indulging and refreshingly red. With pink tones, this smoothie is bursting with antioxidants and fragrant sweetness to bring out the shine in summer. Enriched with hydration, this is definitely a summer cooler to take note of and indulge in!

This recipe uses:

2 handfuls of strawberries

1/2 melon

5 tablespoons of natural yoghurt

6 tablespoons of apple juice

9. Cherry Cooler Smoothie

You may think that this combination of cherries, cucumber and celery is a strange one and a one you might think won’t work together, but surprisingly they do as they all balance a sweet and savoury flavour. The cherries infused with antioxidants and the cucumber and celery holding an iron become a sweet and refreshing treat with a flavour to be enjoyed all summer long!

This recipe uses: 

2 large handfuls of cherries

1/2 long cucumber

2 sticks of celery

10. Raspberry and Apple Smoothie

One of the most iconic summer smoothie recipes talked about is raspberry and apple, which are both a dream combination when it comes to taste. With a sweetness that isn’t overpowered and an inviting colour, this smoothie is the ultimate summer cooler packed with antioxidants to boost your energy and immune system through the hot months.

This recipe uses:

2 large handfuls raspberries

2 large apples

We hope you find these smoothie recipes as refreshing as we do, we’d love to know below which ones are your favourites and the ones you’ll be trying this summer!

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