Sometimes, the thought of making yourself breakfast seems like an impossible task. When the weather is too hot to even move, let alone think, making breakfast can be extra challenging. What will you make that won’t weigh you down or make you feel warmer? Smoothies are great options, as they are both cooling and filling, but you have to change up the recipes so as not to bore your taste buds.
In theory, a smoothie is very easy to make: add ingredients to a blender, blend, and enjoy. Although those are the directions, combining the right flavors can be tricky if you are new to the world of smoothies. For example, building a green smoothie is an art and you can learn more about that by clicking here. The other thing to know about smoothies is that there is a formula to the madness. Once you understand flavor combinations and how much of each ingredient you need, the smoothie life is the only life to live.
Ultimately, smoothies come down to personal preference. Do you enjoy a tart, sweet, bitter, or balanced flavor profile? Once you figure out what you enjoy, you can create your smoothies accordingly. Until you find your groove, or even if you have a groove and just need more inspiration, the following recipes should help cool you down as the weather warms up.
A Quick Note: For all of the smoothies, simply add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a cup and enjoy! Additionally, you can click here to make the homemade almond milk.
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Filled to the brim with a mix of fruit and vegetables, this purple smoothie is a great way to start your day. It also contains lots of fiber, antioxidants, protein, and energizing nutrients!
Ingredients:
- 1 banana, peeled and chopped
- 2/3 cup blueberries, frozen overnight
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen overnight
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup homemade almond milk
- 1 tablespoon raw agave nectar
Taste Of The Tropics
If there is a smoothie that transports you to the tropics, it’s this one. It contains banana, mango, pineapple, fresh coconut meat, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mango, cubed and frozen overnight
- 1/2 cup pineapple, cubed and frozen overnight
- 1/4 cup fresh coconut meat
- 1/2 banana, peeled and frozen overnight
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Is there is another smoothie with more vitamin C than this one? We don’t think so! It is also replete with fiber, antioxidants, and other heart-healthy nutrients.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana, peeled and frozen overnight
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 5 strawberries, frozen overnight
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 tbsp raw agave nectar
Cherry Pomegranate Detox Smoothie
The tart signature flavor of cherry pairs beautifully with the refreshing zing of pomegranate. Add the creaminess of the banana and homemade almond milk and it’s the perfect smoothie for warm weather.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 banana, peeled and frozen overnight
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted
- 1 cup homemade almond milk
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup ice
Green Goddess Smoothie
Get ready to enjoy what may be the best green smoothie you’ll ever drink. It’s tropical, refreshing, and contains an array of essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 banana, peeled and frozen overnight
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup green grapes
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 cup homemade almond milk
Crazy About Chocolate Smoothie
Indulge your sweet tooth and create a healthy version of a chocolate milkshake. Frosty, rich in flavor, and rich in even more nutrients, this is a smoothie you’ll want to make over and over again.
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas, peeled and frozen overnight
- 3 dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons raw almond butter
- 1 scoop raw cacao powder
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1.5 cups homemade almond milk
