Refresh and detox for the energy you need to enjoy the dog days of summer (not to mention, to keep that waistline in check). Here are five summer smoothies to have you feeling refreshed, refueled and light.
Pineapple Arugula Cilantro Green Smoothie
Great for: Breakfast
Ingredients
½ cup packed cilantro, woody end of stems removed (you can leave most of the stem, however; it’s packed with flavor)
1 cup packed arugula
1 cup coconut milk (I like to use my homemade coconut cashew milk)
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1 cup chunked pineapple (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe banana
½ an avocado
1 tablespoon hulled hemp seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of black pepper
Method
- Blend together greens, hulled hemp seeds, and milk for 1 minute.
- Add the rest of ingredients and blend until very smooth.
Great for: An afternoon treat
Ingredients
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons Peanut Butter, Creamy
2 medium Frozen Banana
1 medium Banana
1 cup Ice Cubes
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until all ice is crushed and ingredients are combined.
Tip: For later, divide into quart freezer bags, label and freeze.
Paleo Strawberry-Kale Coconut Smoothie
Great for: A meal replacement
Ingredients
1 cup water
13 ½ fluid ounces Coconut Milk, Canned
4 cups Whole Strawberries, Frozen
8 cups chop Kale
2 cups Ice
Method
Put all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
Great for: A boost of energy
Ingredients
1 apple thinly sliced (Fuji and Honey Crisp apples recommended)
1 fresh cinnamon stick
Ice
Cold water
Large pitcher
Method
- Place apple slices on the bottom of the pitcher (put a few aside in a for glass later).
- Add the cinnamon stick to the pitcher.
- Fill the pitcher halfway with ice and then add water.
- Drink one glass before meals. Will keep in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.
Tip: For a bigger punch of flavor, add more apples or simply slice them thinner.
Great for: An energy boost
Ingredients
3-5 romaine lettuce leaves
1 BIG handful of baby kale
5 sprigs of parsley
½ large lemon or 1 small lemon
1 small fuji apple
1 small banana
2 TB ground flax seeds (or combination of flax and chia seeds)
1 cup of water
5 ice cubes
1/16 tsp of Stevia (optional)
½″ ginger (optional)
½ - 1″ cucumber cylinder (optional)
Method
- Add romaine, kale, parsley, lemon, apple, ginger, cucumber, and water to a blender. Close the lid tightly. Slowly turn up the variable up to 10. This should just break down the contents. It will look slightly lumpy.
- Add remaining ingredients to the blender. Blend on high for about 45 seconds – 1 minute until completely smooth.
Tip: Not big on certain ingredients? Use spinach in place of kale, nix the banana, or use a pear in place of the apple.
