3 Easy-making Smoothies for Hot Summer Days

1. Red Berry Bliss 🍓

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

• 1 small banana, sliced

• 200 ml plain yogurt

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• A few ice cubes (optional)

  
  

Directions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a few whole berries and a mint sprig for color contrast.

Why it’s great: Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, creamy from yogurt, and visually stunning with its ruby‑red hue.

2. Sunny Yellow Glow 🍌

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 1 ripe banana

• ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)

• 200 ml orange juice or plant‑based milk (such as oat or almond)

• ½ tsp turmeric (optional, for color and health)

• A few ice cubes

Directions: Blend until silky and smooth. Pour into a tall glass then add a pineapple wedge or sprinkle of turmeric on top.

Why it’s great: Sweet, tangy and bursting with vitamin A and C. Plant‑based milk adds creaminess with no dairy.

3. Green Energy Booster 🥬

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 1 large handful fresh spinach

• 1 ripe banana

• 200 ml plant‑based milk (almond, oat, or soy)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• Optional: squeeze of lemon or fresh mint leaves

Directions:Blend until completely smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a small spinach leaf or sprinkle of chia seeds on top.

Why it’s great:Full of iron, fiber, plant protein, and omega‑3 from chia. The plant milk makes it dairy‑free and creamy.

🍹 Quick Styling Tips

1. Use clear glasses to show off the vibrant colors

2. Garnish to match the smoothie: berries on red, pineapple or turmeric specks on yellow, spinach or chia on green

3. Add reusable straws or bamboo spoons for a sustainable, cute finish