10 Sensational Smoothies for Summer Sipping – One Green Planet

Smoothies are great any time of year, but in the summer, they are especially perfect. Think about it – smoothies are cool and refreshing, they don’t require any sort of heat or cooking, and they give you tons of nutrition all in a single glass. Smoothies are also easy to make, though if you are really pressed for time, you can prep the ingredients ahead of time so in the morning, all you have to do is press the button. Read How to Make Smoothie Prep Jars to Save Time for tips and recipes. Then just put your smoothie into a travel mug and go.

If you’re new to smoothies, don’t worry. We have you covered with great advice. See How to Make a Basic, Beginner Green Smoothie that Rocks, The Best Order of Ingredients to Make a Superfood Smoothie, 10 Ingredients That Make a Super Smoothie, The Anatomy of a Filling, Healthy Green Smoothie: What to Use and What to Skip, and How to Make a Smoothie Without Using Bananas.

Once you’ve read all the tips and tricks, use them to make Green Mojito Juice, Organic Bursts Smoothies, Banana Bread Smoothie with Pecans, Nutmeg and Carob Syrup and any of these 11 Awesome Green Monster Smoothies. Try these Smoothie and Juice Recipes to Help You Get Healthy Quick, and these 10 High Protein Smoothie Recipes With Absolutely No Dairy! Want more? You got it. Here are 10 more sensational smoothies for happy and healthy summer sipping.

1. Boozy Blueberry Bourbon Smoothie

You’ll have to remind yourself that these are boozy smoothies filled with bourbon and wine that should not be taken to work for a snack. These Boozy Blueberry Bourbon Smoothies are more like a ‘It’s Monday after work and I just want to relax’ kind of drink.

2. The Perfect Chocolate Banana Smoothie for Active People

This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is fantastic for active people because it contains ingredients that will balance your electrolyte levels. It also contains ingredients that boost energy, soothe sore muscles, balance blood sugar, and provide anti-inflammatory properties.

3. Ultra Queen K Performance Blend

The pure raw energy of this Ultra Queen K Performance Blend works like magic to provide the energy you need to power through your most challenging workout. Sweet pineapple and dates make this blend bursting with energy. Embrace your inner superhero and allow your best, most authentic self to emerge!

4. Blossom Du Jour’s Thrive Smoothie

You want great cool drinks in the summer, but you don’t want your beverages to weigh you down. You need energy to enjoy the summer heat! Blossom du Jour’s Thrive Smoothies are chock full of nutrients, all vegan, and so tasty.

5. Organic Burst Smoothies!

The special ingredients in these Organic Burst Smoothies are superfoods! Within these colorful liquid concoctions are amazing concentrated forms of the healing and energy-giving plants: wheatgrass, acai berries, maca root, and baobab fruit.

6. Deep Blue Sea Blend

This Deep Blue Sea Blend is like Hawaii in a glass. Brimming with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and spirulina, this sweet, tropical island elixir supports a healthy immune system. Drink this blend and immerse yourself in the healing aqua waters of Hawaii. Aloha!

7. Banana Bread Smoothie With Pecans, Nutmeg and Carob Syrup

This Banana Bread Smoothie starts with homemade pecan milk. Mixed with frozen bananas and nutmeg, this smoothie tastes like banana bread batter. Carob syrup and pecans add the perfect finishing touches.

8. Mint Cacao Kiss

This Mint Cacao Kiss is light, sweet and you’re probably going to fall in love with it, or at least share it with someone you also share kisses with. When the creamy green smoothie is paired with peppermint and crunchy cacao nibs, you’ve got one glass of “holy delicious!”

9. Ayurvedic Rose Smoothie

This Ayurvedic Rose Smoothie is very simple to make and you’ll be surprised how the combination of pumpkin seeds mixed with rose brings out a soothing flavor that excites your taste buds! It’s definitely a treat to make and share with your loved ones.

10. Blueberry Hempseed Protein Smoothie Bowl

Change it up and have your smoothie in a bowl. This Protein Smoothie Bowl has hemp seeds, chia seeds, and protein powder along with delicious blueberries, banana, avocado and zucchini. Add a handful of nuts into the mix, and you have yourself a real power bowl!

These smoothies give you all the vitamins, minerals, and protein your body needs, along with all the delicious flavors your taste buds want. The only question is which one will you try first!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer,  prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

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