Smoothies are perfect for summer. National Smoothie Day is celebrated on June 21, the first day of summer! There will be approximately 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight, why not celebrate National Smoothie Day in the sun (we can only hope) and blend together your favourite mix of juices, fruits, vegetables to create your sweet and healthy drink.
Mix together food, family, friends and fun in the sun as you kick off the first day of summer in style.
Smoothies are an easy way to nourish your body with vitamins, fiber, and protein. Smoothie ingredients are really quite simple, and require no cooking and little preparation. They can be made up of fruits, vegetables, grains, yogurt, milk and ice, all you really need is a blender to enjoy.
Here are our top five best smoothie recipes; they can be made with dairy or dairy-free. It’s the perfect summer drink.
Strawberry and Banana
- fresh strawberries
- banana
- Greek yogurt
- milk
Using frozen fruit is a great way to make a smoothie however, If you were to use both frozen strawberries and a frozen banana, you’re likely to end up with a super thick texture. Instead, use fresh strawberries and a frozen banana. Frozen fruit is a good replacement for ice if you don’t want it to become watery.
Mango
As a mango lover myself, the idea of a mango smoothie just makes my mouth water.
- Mangoes: You can use fresh mangoes or frozen, whatever you have to hand.
- Banana: Same as the mangoes, using either fresh or frozen works. However frozen bananas do help with the creaminess of the drink.
- Milk: Any dairy or non-dairy milk
Watermelon
- 1 watermelon, peeled and chopped
- 1 small banana, peeled and sliced
- cold apple juice
Blitz all these together in the blender, with or without ice and enjoy.
Peanut Butter
An obscure taste but something that should be tried. Perfect for a breakfast drink or an afternoon refresher.
- oat milk
- banana, peeled and chopped
- peanut butter
- oats
- pinch of cinnamon
- small handful ice cubes
Berry Smoothie
Frozen berries are a great way of making a healthy smoothie giving you that refreshing taste.
- a bag of mixed frozen berries of your choice
- strawberry yogurt
- milk
- oats
- 2 tsp honey
You can build your smoothies up by adding oats to your blend or even as a topping. Toppings are great for smoothies. Adding oats or other fruits can help you create an aesthetic of a drink as well as a tasty and healthy treat.