Our Best Summer Smoothie Recipes

Sit back and relax under the sun while enjoying a light and fruity smoothie.

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Creamsicle Smoothie

This milk, yogurt and fruit smoothie is one heck of a vitamin C booster! A serving has 128 percent of your daily requirement, plus 43 percent of your daily requirement for bone-building calcium.

Get the recipe: Creamsicle Smoothie

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Watermelon Bliss Smoothie

Watermelon is a refreshing summer treat that’s also an excellent hydrator. Blended with low-fat plain yogurt and fresh or frozen strawberries, this smoothie is a delicious way to load up on antioxidants.

Get the recipe: Watermelon Bliss Smoothie

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Almond Orange Smoothie

Regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels and improve your heart health with this irresistible zesty smoothie recipe.

Get the recipe: Almond Orange Smoothie

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C-Blast Smoothie

Pink grapefruit, pineapple and strawberries are super-high in vitamin C—a disease-fighting antioxidant. And if you tend to have low iron levels, it’s good to know that vitamin C helps with absorption of this mineral. (These foods are also great sources of vitamin C.)

Get the recipe: C-Blast Smoothie

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Southside of Morocco Smoothie

A refreshing twist on the traditional breakfast smoothie, this drink uses Moroccan inspired flavours to create a deliciously uplifting beverage that’s sure to brighten up any morning.

Get the recipe: Southside of Morocco Smoothie

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Banana Pear Smoothie

Power up your morning with this pear-and-banana smoothie. One serving has almost a quarter of your daily vitamin C requirements. Plus, it has a good amount of fibre (28 percent of the daily value), which promotes digestion and regularity.

Get the recipe: Banana Pear Smoothie

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Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie

Spinach…in a smoothie? Don’t let the title fool you. Though each serving is packed with an incredible full cup of this nutritional powerhouse, the sweetness of fresh strawberries and banana is front and centre in this deliciously drinkable treat.

Get the recipe: Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie

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Citrus Energy-Boosting Smoothie

Who needs caffeine when you have the energy-boosting power of natural sugars, plus the iron in spinach and folate in citrus fruits? The almond milk is a great protein source, too.

Get the recipe: Citrus Energy-Boosting Smoothie

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Beet and Strawberry Smoothie

Want a little push to get you through your busy morning? Beets, which have lots of nitrate, can help to keep you moving.

Get the recipe: Beet and Strawberry Smoothie

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Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Not only is soy milk delicious, it may lower the risk of cancer recurrence.

Get the recipe: Tropical Fruit Smoothie

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Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

This refreshing strawberry yogurt smoothie takes only a few minutes to prepare, and is ideal as a nourishing start to the day. Read more on the health benefits of strawberries.

Get the recipe: Strawberry-Yogurt Smoothie

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Peach Avocado Smoothie

A medium peach has almost 10 percent of your recommended daily fibre (leave the skin on for the most benefit), and the stone fruit is also a great source of vitamin C. Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fat.

Get the recipe: Peach Avocado Smoothie

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Fresh Mint Smoothie

The combination of kiwi and mint makes this a refreshing drink and sweet treat. It’s also a good source of fibre and calcium and a good source of vitamins C and K.

Get the recipe: Fresh Mint Smoothie

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Raspberry Mango Smoothie

A fruit-packed smoothie like this one can be a great breakfast or between-meal option.

Get the recipe: Raspberry-Mango Smoothie

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Apple-Cucumber Refresher

We paired apple juice and apple sauce with basil and cucumber to create a healthy beverage with a sophisticated feel.

Get the recipe: Apple-Cucumber Refresher

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Tropical Dream Smoothie

Make this smoothie with passion fruit, papaya, mango—or all of the above.

Get the recipe: Tropical Dream Smoothie

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Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie

Rhubarb and strawberries are both good sources of vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron and acts as an antioxidant. One serving of this smoothie has 90 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie

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Triple Melon Smoothie

Take a break from the summer heat with a refreshing smoothie. This smoothie has cantaloupe (a great source of vitamins A and C, plus potassium), watermelon and honeydew.

Get the recipe: Melon Smoothie

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