Are you looking for a healthy summer treat that is as refreshing as it is tasty? Then look no further than these smoothie and mocktail recipes. And the best part—they’re all quite healthy!
Smoothies make a quick and healthy meal or snack. With multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, they pack a nutritious punch to energize you for those long summer days. Blend your smoothie with ice or frozen fruit to beat the heat! Try some of these delicious recipes:
Aloha Smoothie
½ cup chopped pineapple
½ cup blueberries
1 cup orange juice
1 banana
Directions: Blend until smooth.
Berry-Avocado Smoothie
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
½ cup blueberries
½ cup strawberries
½ cup blackberries
1 cup pomegranate juice
Directions: Blend until smooth.
Super Smoothie
½ cup chopped pineapple
½ cup blueberries
½ cup button mushrooms
1 cup spinach
1 banana
1 cup orange juice
Directions: Blend until smooth.
Tip: If you’re looking to make a meal out of your smoothie, make sure you incorporate a protein, such as nuts, yogurt, tofu, nut butter, quinoa, or seeds such as pumpkin, chia or flaxseeds.
Mocktails are a fun way to enjoy a fruity beverage without drinking alcohol. Try some of these recipes the next time you’re in the mood for a fancy drink:
Sunrise
Serves 4
3 cups orange juice
¾ cup pineapple juice
½ cup pomegranate juice
Directions: Mix, pour over ice and enjoy!
Moji-no
Serves 1
5 mint leaves
½ cups lemon-lime soda
½ lime, divided into 4 wedges
¼ cup seltzer
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Divide the mint leaves into 4 separate glasses
- Add 4 lime wedges to each glass
- Muddle the mint and the lime
- Add ice to glass
- Pour lemon-lime soda and seltzer over ice
- Add vanilla
- Stir and enjoy!
Almost-Sangria
Serves 4
2 cups dark cherry juice
¾ orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup seltzer
Chopped fruit of your choice—try apples, peaches or pineapple
Directions:
- Add juices and seltzer to pitcher
- Add fruit and ice
- Stir and enjoy!
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