Summer Smoothies

Summer is a time for relaxing, enjoying the sunshine and winding down after a busy year. Adding a nutritious smoothie to your diet can boost energy and detox any toxins for better health.

 

Try one of these smoothie recipes to replace your typical breakfast or a cleansing afternoon snack.

Perfect if you struggle to get your daily dose of greens. high in nutrients and fibre.

1 cup baby spinach

1 cup kale

1 celery stalk

1/2 green apple

1/2 banana

1/2 milk (coconut, oat, rice, almond)

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tsp honey (optional)

1. Combine spinach, kale, celery, apple, banana, milk, ginger, chia seeds and honey in blender until smooth.

2. Serve immediately

Delicious protein smoothie to fill you up at breakfast or after a big workout.

1 cup frozen blueberries

1 cup kale

1 cup plain yoghurt

1 banana

1 scoop protein powder

2 tbs oats

1 tbs chia seeds

1/2 cup water

Method: 

1. Combine blueberries, kale, yogurt, banana, protein powder, oats, chia and 1/2 cup ice in blender until smooth.

2. Serve immediately.

1/2 cup blueberries 

1/2 cup strawberries

1/2 cup raspberries

1/2 cup mango

1 cup Greek yoghurt

2 tbs oats

Method:

1. Combine strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt and oats and 1 cup ice in blender until smooth.

2. Serve immediately.

1. In your blender add 1 cup frozen mango and 1 cup milk of choice (coconut milk is great with this recipe).
2. Crumble 1 Defender Golden Chai Smoothie Bomb for nutrition & flavour.
3. Blend for 1 minute, pour into icy pole moulds and freeze until solid.