5 refreshing smoothie recipes for a healthy summer breakfast

As the sun rises high and the temperatures soar, there’s nothing quite like starting your day with a refreshing smoothie. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, smoothies offer a delicious and nutritious way to kickstart your morning during the summer months. Whether you’re looking for a burst of energy or a cool treat to beat the heat, these five smoothie recipes will tantalise your taste buds and fuel your body for the day ahead.

 

Tropical paradise smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• Handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple or a sprinkle of shredded coconut, if desired.

Berry blast smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• Handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and top with a few extra berries for garnish.

Green goddess smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• Handful of fresh mint leaves
• Handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Peachy keen smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe peach, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• Handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and add a slice of peach on the rim for a decorative touch.

Creamy coconut-banana smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon on top.