Mocha Madness Smoothie

Caffeine and chocolate!

Mocha Madness Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup frozen coffee
• 2 Tbs maple syrup
• 2 tsp cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Freeze the coffee in an ice cube tray for easy blending. Instead of maple syrup, you could use agave, sugar or honey as a sweetener. 

Tropi-Colada Smoothie Recipe

Refreshing piña colada-esque drink!

Tropi-Colada Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tsp coconut extract

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Try using coconut oil or coconut flakes instead of coconut extract if you'd like.

Paradise Point Smoothie

Sweet berry smoothie!

Paradise Point Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Almond Milk. Play with the proportions of the three stars in this smoothie for a different drink. 

Mango Magic Smoothie

A fresh, tropical smoothie!

Mango Magic Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/3 cup frozen mango
• 1/3 cup yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Almond Milk and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. Add sweetener  (honey, maple, agave..) if needed. 

Watermelon Splash Smoothie

Bubbly, sweet post-exercise treat!

Watermelon Splash Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup watermelon
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine. For convenience, you could use seedless watermelon; otherwise go for the seeded watermelon, which seems to have a stronger watermelon flavor.  

Sunrise Sunset Smoothie

Bright sunset colors make up this tasty treat!

Sunrise Sunset Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/4 cup frozen mango

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine. Try playing with the proportions of the fruits in this drink to produce different sunset colors!

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie

A tart tropical smoothie!

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. If you are not keen on the tart flavor add a sweetener like honey, agave or maple syrup to taste.

Pineapple Delight Smoothie

Simple and refreshing Pineapple Delight Smoothie!

Pineapple Delight Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and a medium banana. Blend well if using fresh pineapple or orange juice with pulp for a smoother drink. 

Blimey Limey Smoothie

Frothy, foamy Blimey Limey Smoothie!

Blimey Limey Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 Tbs lime juice
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and store-bought lime juice. If you are not keen on the slightly sour flavor, add half the lime juice or simply add to taste. You could always add a sweetener like honey, agave or maple syrup to balance the sour, also.

Peanut Paradise Smoothie

A balance of peanut butter, banana and yogurt!

Peanut Paradise Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• 1.5 frozen bananas
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk, Publix Creamy Peanut Butter and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. Add more peanut butter to taste if desired.

Piña Colada Smoothie

Nutty and tropical Piña Colada Smoothie!

Piña Colada Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 1/4 cup cashew milk 
• 1 tsp coconut extract

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

You can find the Cashew Milk recipe here.
If you're short on time or not a fan of cashew milk, almond milk or soy milk work just as well. 

How to Make Cashew Milk

Fresh cashew milk!

Cashew Milk Recipe
Makes  3.5 cups. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups distilled/filtered water
• 1/2 vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 
• 2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 4 Tbs agave (optional)

Instructions:

1. Soak cashews in 3 cups tap water overnight. 
2. Dump out the water.
3. Toss cashews in blender. Add 3 cups distilled or filtered water. Optional: add cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener.
4. Blend well. 
5. Run mixture to a fine-mesh strainer to filter out some of the cashew pulp. 

For this recipe I used agave to sweeten the milk, but honey or maple syrup would work also. If you store the milk in a tightly-closed jar or bowl, it should keep for a week.

I'm not a fan of drinking cashew milk by itself, just because of the pulpiness, but it's great for smoothies. Make a batch at the beginning of the week for delicious, nutty smoothies! 

Perfect Protein Smoothie

How can healthy be this delicious?

Perfect Protein Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp spirulina
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp ground flax seeds
• 1 tsp hemp seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbs maple syrup
• pinch of cardamom

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

My roommate blended this gem up today. For this recipe, she used Silk Unsweetened Coconut Milk. The seeds are optional, however the spirulina is necessary to get the gorgeous green color as pictured above. 

Berry Peachy Smoothie

Blackberries give this smoothie it's fantastic deep purple color! 

Berry Peachy Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups almond milk
• 1/4 cup frozen peaches
• 1/2 cup frozen blackberries
• 2 frozen bananas

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and small bananas. If you're using sweetened milk and well-ripened fruit, this recipe shouldn't require any added sweetness, but if not, add some sweetener of your choice (agave, honey, maple syrup, sugar) to taste. 

Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

A tangy-sweet refreshing smoothie!

Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 tbs agave or other sweetener

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used agave to sweeten the drink, but honey, maple syrup or sugar would work also. Try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to this smoothie for a hint of spiciness!

Peaches 'N Silk Smoothie

Smooth and sweet, peachy-keen!

Peaches 'N Silk Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen peaches
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and a small banana.

Strawberry Beach Smoothie

Simple yet fresh, beach-worthy smoothie!

Strawberry Beach Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and Fage 2% Greek Yogurt. If you are using unsweetened almond milk and yogurt, you may like to add honey or agave to sweeten the smoothie.

Kiwi Quencher Smoothie

A sweet strawberry-kiwi smoothie!

Kiwi Quencher Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 frozen kiwi
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and Fage 2% Greek Yogurt. You may want to add more kiwi for a more intense kiwi flavor.

Blue Lagoon Smoothie

A delicious Blue Lagoon smoothie for a gorgeous summer day!

Blue Lagoon Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 a frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk. Play around with the Strawberry-to-Blueberry ratio to get a darker purple color in your smoothie. 

Get Up and Goji Smoothie

Fresh and creamy poolside treat!

Get Up and Goji Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup dried goji berries
• 1/2 cup frozen peaches (about 1 peach)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Dole 100% Orange-Pineapple juice, Fage Total 2% Greek Yogurt and a medium banana. I recommend removing the skin from the peach before freezing, if using fresh peaches.

Dried goji berries can be purchased from your local health food store. I purchased the 1/4 cup for $0.54 at my nearest Whole Foods out of the bulk bins. Healthy and exotic doesn't have to be expensive! : )

Health Nut Smoothie

Sweet and nutty smoothie!

Health Nut Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 scoop protein powder
• handful of unsalted almonds

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender except protein powder. 
2. Blend.
3. Add protein powder.
4. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Whole Foods Vegan Vanilla Soy Protein Powder, Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and a small banana. If you're chopping up fresh mango, avoid cutting to the core for a mango-thread-free drink. 

Sunny Day Smoothie

A great mix of tangy and sweet tropical fruits!

Sunny Day Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 kiwi (peeled, chopped)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.
3. Optional: top with light whipped cream and garnish with a kiwi slice. 

For this recipe I used Dole 100% Juice Orange-Pineapple juice, a seeded kiwi and a small banana. You may wish to seek out a seedless kiwi for this recipe for a smoother drink. If you're chopping up fresh mango, avoid cutting to the core for a mango-thread-free drink. 

Jetty Punch Smoothie

A delicate balance of banana and strawberries!

Jetty Punch Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 generous serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and a small banana. Don't forget to quarter your strawberries before freezing for easier blending (if using fresh strawberries)!

Rockin' Raspberry Smoothie

A beautiful morning for a Rockin' Raspberry Smoothie!

Rockin' Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.
3. Optional: top with light whipped cream and garnish with a raspberry. 

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk, seeded raspberries and a small banana. You may wish to seek out seedless raspberries for this recipe for a smoother drink. 

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Chillin' by the pool with a delicious Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie!

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 generous serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup chocolate almond milk
• 2 Tbs creamy peanut butter
• 2 frozen bananas

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.
3. Optional: top with light whipped cream for a guilt-free dessert smoothie. 

For this recipe I used Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk, Publix Creamy Peanut Butter and small bananas. An alternative to chocolate almond milk would be almond milk and cocoa powder.