Sensational Smoothies for Summer

Smoothie lovers, this is your season! I love smoothies year-round, but in summer I just about live on them—alongside the close cousin/variation, smoothie bowls. Coolly refreshing, they’re perfect for sipping slow or on-the-go, both of which styles are exceptionally suited to at once languid and hectic summertime.

One of the many beauties of smoothies is how intuitive and playful they are. Unleash your creativity and blend! But sometimes a recipe, or even just a name, comes in awfully handy as a guide. I tend to lock onto a certain smoothie flavor as my staple for days, months, maybe even years—but variety is so much fun. This summer, it’s all about changing things up, incorporating all the colors into the every day. It’s amazing what a lift in both energy and mood you can create with just a glass. Here are a few of our favorites lately.

Easy to pack with powerful goodness and even easier to prep, these a smoothies are bursting with nutrients and flavor. Make them your meal, snack, dessert, swap in, swap out—anything goes. These are just a guide; I typically toss in a couple of frozen cauliflower florets to most smoothies and/or a teaspoon of chia seeds whether I’ve written them down or not. And, plant-based options are not only plentiful (let’s be honest, infinite), but they’re overflowing with kindness and compassion, too. Let your lighter footprint offer even sweeter impact to the sweetness of each sip. xo

Berrylicious Beet Smoothie

Loaded with iron, antioxidants and a prized herb for female wellness, this gem-colored smoothie brings balance, strength and vitality. The base is a combination of bananas, mixed berries and grated beetroot; blended with non-dairy milk and vegan yogurt. The finishing touch is a dash of Shatavari, an herb cherished for millenia for its ability to support female wellness throughout all stages and cycles of life. Blend it up, garnish with a fresh strawberry, and indulge in a decadent treat that vitalizes the immune and reproductive system, while relieving stress from the body and mind. 

Berry Smoothie with Fennel

So pretty and pinkalicious—just a touch of highly nutritious fennel lends a fresh, cleansing lift that pairs beautifully with berries.

Green Super Smoothie

Broccoli might not be your first thought when it comes to smoothies, but frozen florets make for a wonderful, nutrient-rich addition to this delectable, fiber-full shake!

Green Mango Moringa Smoothie

This tropical delight features banana, mango, spinach, non dairy milk, and guest star if you have it Moringa, an unsung hero in the microgreen world, and yet it is arguably the most nutrient dense of them all.

Orange Julius Smoothie

Citrus lovers rejoice in this refreshing, healthful take on a creamsicle. Named after Julius Freed, an orange juice fanatic that opened an orange juice stand in LA in the 1920s, the creamy Orange Julius milkshake original includes whole milk and a top secret powder, but this light and creamy riff is pure goodness. 

Chocolate Ginger Turmeric Shake

This luscious health shake gives your chocolate fix, without the added sugar. Enjoy the benefits of Turmeric for joint health and mobility, and well as ginger for that zingy comfort you crave. Or, for a simple, heavenly chocolate twist, swap out the ginger for a handful of frozen cherry decadence.

Carrot Cake Shake

Have your cake–and drink it, too! Made only with purely nutritious ingredients, this dreamy carrot cake smoothie is bursting with goodness and all the delicious flavors of the favorite dessert, too.

Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie

Kick back and relax with this (alcohol-free) pina colada, a full out all-inclusive Caribbean beach vacation in a cup.