The heat of Summer has definitely been getting to me. It has reached 100-degrees multiple times this week! With the heat, I feel like lower energy levels and dehydration accompany it. That is why I am sharing (and adapting) these wonderful recipes from The Awesome Green blog.
I love smoothies in the Summer because they are cold and offer a quick, delicious boost in energy levels. Berries contain important vitamins that help with eye health, skin health, and brain health. Bananas offer natural sweetener. Plain, organic yogurt is great for gut health because of its probiotics. Avocado contains healthy fats to keep you fuller, longer. Finally, collagen is excellent for skin and connective tissue health and strength.
Berry Smoothies
Ingredients:
Raspberry Smoothie (pink)
1 cup raspberries, frozen or fresh
1 peach, pitted and cut into slices
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1/2 cup plain, organic yogurt (whole milk)
1/2 cup ice cubes
1-2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Blackberry Smoothie (magenta)
1 cup blackberries, frozen or fresh
1/2 small beet, peeled and cut into small cubes
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons collagen (I recommend Dr. Axe's Complete Collagen)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1/2 cup plain, organic yogurt (whole milk)
1/2 cup ice cubes
1-2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Blueberry Smoothie (mauve)
1 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
1/2 ripe banana, peeled and cut into chunks
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup plain, organic yogurt (whole milk)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1/2 cup ice cubes
1-2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Directions:
Add the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Enjoy!
Whichever one you choose, these smoothies are sure to be a sweet, cool treat for those hot, Summer mornings.
Which color is your favorite?
Until next time,
Amanda
This recipe was adapted from The Awesome Green - Berry Smoothies 3-Ways
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