With summer finally here, many of us are ready to change up our breakfast routine – and what better way than with a delicious and refreshing summer smoothie! Try some of these summer smoothies that are loaded with filling proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables.

Creamy strawberry smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 banana
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high until smooth – about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2. Add some sliced strawberries on top before drinking!

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 370, fat 22g, carbohydrates 28g, fiber 8g, protein 27g

Green goddess smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tablespoon ground flax seeds or chia seeds
• 1-2 cups of greens (i.e., baby spinach, arugula, kale, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/4 avocado
• 2-3 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients into blender.
2. Blend on high for 1 minute, until creamy and smooth.

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 360, fat 18g, carbohydrates 35g, fiber 14g, protein 19g

Carrot cake smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2 large carrots
• ½ banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
• 3-4 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high until smooth.

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 436, fat 20g, carbohydrates 39g, fiber 15g, protein 28g

Peachy summer smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup frozen peaches
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 cup of kale or spinach

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients into blender.
2. Blend on high for 1 minute, until creamy and smooth.

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 280, fat 7g, carbohydrates 45g, fiber 12g, protein 14g