The weekend is always a great time to recuperate and relax. What better way to do just that than by trying out super yummy smoothies? These power-packed smoothies are a great way to curb your appetite for junk food and will give you the energy to tackle the upcoming week head-on! Check out some of our fave smoothie recipes that are a must-try for this weekend!
1. Good Food’s Mango And Banana Smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 medium mango
- 1 banana
- 500ml orange juice
- 4 ice cubes
How you can put it together:
- Cut the mango down either side of the flat stone, then peel and cut the flesh into chunks.
- Peel and chop the banana.
- Put all the ingredients into a food processor or blender, then process until smooth and thick. Keep in the fridge and use the day you make it.
Recipe Courtesy: Good food | www.bbcgoodfood.com.
2. Dawn’s Vegan Green Peanut Butter Smoothie
Here what you’ll need:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup nut milk
- 1 cup torn kale
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
How you can put it all together:
- Blend 1 banana, 1 cup nut milk, 1 cup torn kale, 2 Tbsp. peanut butter, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, and ½ cup ice in a blender until smooth.
- Serve cold.
Recipe Courtesy: Dawn Perry | www.bonappetit.com.
3. Deborah’s Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup ice
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
How you can put it all together:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Recipe Courtesy: Deborah | www.tasteandtellblog.com
4. Penny’s Melon Smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1/4 cantaloupe – peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1/4 honeydew melon – peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
How you can put it all together:
- In a blender, combine cantaloupe, honeydew, lime juice and sugar.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
Recipe Courtesy: Penny | www.allrecipes.com.
5. Lissa’s Strawberry Smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
How you can put it all together:
- In a blender, combine milk, honey, vanilla and frozen strawberries.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
Recipe Courtesy: MRSLISSA | www.allrecipes.com.
6. Melissa’s Chocolate Powerhouse Smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- Ice
How you can put it all together:
- Add ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice depending on temperature preference.
Recipe Courtesy: www.modernhoney.com.
7. Denise’s Cherry-Almond Smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup cherries frozen, pits removed
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
How you can put it all together:
- Combine everything in a blender and blend away!
Recipe Courtesy: sweetpeasandsaffron.com.
Which of these is a smoothie recipe you can’t wait to try? Let us know in the comments below!
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