Smoothies are such a fast, easy, and healthy way to beat the summer heat. Here are five of my favorite recipes:
- Orange cream smoothie
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Blend together these ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 orange peeled
- Honey, to taste
- 1 cup almond milk, soy, or coconut
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt (for extra flavor!)
2. Peanut Butter Banana
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Blend together these ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened or vanilla)
- 1 ½ tablespoons of natural peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Honey, to taste
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt
3. Strawberry banana smoothie
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Blend together these ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup almond, soy, or coconut milk
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
- Honey, to taste
4. Mixed Berry Smoothie
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Blend together these ingredients:
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 cup almond, coconut, or soy milk
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
- Honey, to taste
5. Pina Colada Smoothie
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Blend together these ingredients:
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk (from the can)
- Honey, to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Here are some other healthy snacks that are