The Best Summertime Smoothies

When it gets hot outside what’s your favorite drink? During the warmer months, it’s a 
pretty normal thing to see people walking with all sorts of frozen treats like ice creams 
and frozen yogurt. Even though they are very delicious, a lot of those kinds of store 
bought treats can be very high in sugar, which can be a problem for some people, so 
maybe they could something more natural like a smoothie? Smoothies are great tasting 
and are full of essential nutrients that your body needs. The next article will explore the 
best summertime smoothies. 

Blueberry Smoothie

There’s never a time when a blueberry smoothie is a bad idea unless you’re allergic to 
blueberries. Blueberries are heavily antioxidant and have a wonderfully natural sweet 
taste. 
Blueberries bend very easily into a delicious mixture that you’ll probably never grow 
tired of tasting. This recipe takes just a few minutes and serves 2. Simply double or half 
the recipe for larger or smaller serving amounts.  

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp natural unsalted almond butter


Raspberry Coconut Smoothie

A cold raspberry coconut smoothie is an amazing way to relax by a pool, beach, or even 
just on your building stoop. Raspberry is a great source of antioxidants and is chock full 
of vitamins. The bananas in this smoothie will give you a healthy dose of carbs and 
potassium, and the chia seeds will round out your nutrition with a punch of protein. All 
you need to do is place the ingredients in a blender, and in a few moments you’ll be 
enjoying great drink. This recipe only takes 3 - 4 minutes, and will serve 3 - 4 people. 
   
2 cups raspberries (You can freeze them fresh if you like) 
2 frozen bananas
4 Tbsp coconut butter 
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 Tbsp chia seed

Watermelon Blueberry Blast

Here’s a smoothie that’s great for your circulation, full of antioxidants, and a great 
source of vitamins like vitamin C, A, and a ton of the important chemical lycopene that 
helps people to keep their hearts healthy. Simply blend together and serve in less than 
3 minutes. The recipe should make about 2 servings. 

1 cup blueberries (can be store frozen or frozen while fresh)
1 cup of frozen watermelon (freshly cut into cubes and frozen)
¼ cup of pineapple (fresh)





