Summer Smoothies For The Whole Family

Posted by Dr. Della Parker     on May 30, 2018

Packed with fresh fruits and veggies, smoothies are a great — and delicious — way to get your fill of energy-boosting proteins and healthy fats. Shake up your summer routine this season with these fabulous AM smoothies for the whole family.

From SELF — The Mango Tango Spinach Smoothie

(Studies have shown that carotenoids, such as the beta-carotene in this smoothie, is associated with lower levels of sun damage to the skin, making this the perfect summer smoothie)

Combine: 1 cup skim milk (Subsitiute with coconut milk or almond milk)

1 banana, sliced

1/2 cup chopped mango

1 tbsp ground flaxseed

1 cup fresh spinach

1/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt (Subsitiute with almond milk yogurt)

2 teaspoons honey

 

From Prevention — Green Goddess Smoothie

(Powerful antioxidants make this a great smoothie to start a sunny day with)

Combine: 1 cup baby spinach

1 cup peeled cucumber, cut into large chunks

½ avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled

1 large kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

½ c frozen kefir (we used Lifeway) or low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt (Subsitiute with almond milk yogurt)

½ c fresh orange or tangerine juice

¼ c mint leaves

 

From TheDomesticGeek — The Purple Smoothie

(This luxurious smoothie is a sweet delight for everyone in your family)

Combine: ½ cup pomegranate juice

½ vanilla Greek yogurt (Subsitiute with almond milk yogurt)

½ cup frozen blackberries

½ cup frozen blueberries

¼ cup cherries, pitted

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