Summer Cool Down Smoothie Recipe
Enjoy this delicious Summer Cool Down Smoothie Recipe any time of the year.
I’m always looking for an easy smoothie recipe for my daughter. She loves fruit and smoothies are easy snacks, but I’m not the most inventive because I don’t eat a lot of the same foods as she does. So, I came up with a fool-proof smoothie recipe anyone can make.
Short-cuts are my favorite way to cook. As long as the outcome is the same, why go through all the hard steps? For this recipe, I bought a container of summer fruit, already cut up, ready for consumption. It’s already cleaned, cut up (saves me time) and put together like a salad. Buying the fruit like this is also easier on my wallet because I don’t have to buy each piece individually.
So, now that I have saved time and money, I can honestly feel pretty good about making this smoothie recipe. I put the fruit into the freezer for a few hours. I want it cold, if not frozen. It is summer after all and needs to be COLD.
I also bought a container of strawberry yogurt (the smooth kind). That also went into the freezer. But don’t let it completely set. If you do, you’ll end up with an extremely thick fruit shake. I’ve tried it both ways and like it with just very cold yogurt.
I blend my fruit and yogurt together. The salad I like to buy has strawberries, watermelon, mangos, pineapple, grapes, and cantaloupe in it. I also will chop a banana up to add to my summer smoothie.
If you need liquid, add some milk, but because of the watermelon, you may not need it. I do use about a third cup of yogurt for each smoothie.
To each smoothie, add protein powder for added nutrition. I use SuperFoods powder for my kids from NutriBullet. I only use a tablespoon per smoothie. A little is all that is needed to give my kids a little boost.
You can dress this up with whipped cream and a sprig of mint if you’d like, but my kids are always in such a hurry that I never get that in the smoothie. I don’t even get the lids on them before they take off with their snack.
You can even pour the smoothie into ice pops forms and make ice pops with this mixture. The yogurt will harden in the freezer to make a yummy frozen treat for you and your kids. Imagine coming home after school and have these frozen treats waiting!
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If you want an easy smoothie, try the Summer Cool Down Smoothie.
Ingredients
- Pre-chopped fruit salad
- Protein Powder
- Yogurt (strawberry flavored)
- milk, almond milk or coconut water (if needed)
Instructions
- 2 cups pre-chopped fruit
- 1 tsp protein powder
- 1/3 cup yogurt
- milk, coconut water or almond milk (if needed)
- Combine all ingredients and blend with your NutriBullet Blender. Use frozen fruit for a colder smoothie. Add a straw and enjoy!
loriag says
To me that sounds like a delicious smoothie.
Dotty J Boucher says
I love what this nutribullet can do for you. I thinking having one can definitely hep you to stay better on track with eating more healthier.
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Cynthia Seppala says
My mouth just waters when I look at this. I must get that blender out NOW! Thanks for the inspiration.
Judy Schechter says
I love this! A perfect healthy snack especially great in the heat of summer! I can’t wait to try it!
Darren Scrubb says
A healthy drink which seems to be easy to make.
Margot C says
Sometimes when it’s hot outside I seem to live on these power drinks. Great recipe!
Alecia K says
Ooooh look at all that delicious fruit! These smoothies look so tasty and easy to make!
Kara Marks says
I love smoothies of any kind–this looks wonderful!
Nena Sinclair says
I start almost every morning with a smoothie, I love them! This recipe sounds so good, I’ll be giving it a try! Thanks for sharing!
DENISE LOW says
Thank you for the recipe. This does look very refreshing.
DENISE LOW says
Thank you for the recipe. This looks wonderful!!!
Angela Hendricks says
Love this post! The pictures were great and I really want to try this recipe. It’s been so hot here in NC and this smoothie looks very healthy and refreshing.
Rosie says
I’ve been making smoothies and popsicles, I’d love to try this one. Also, I just realized I keep forgetting to put my protein powder in the ingredients.
lisa says
That sounds pretty good. I’ve never tried the powder before. I’ll have to try it.
Linda Manns says
This sounds so good and refresing. It would be a great pick me up for this hot and humid weather in Florida. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will give it a try soon.
Cindy S. says
I love all of these fresh, natural ingredients. Looks so delicious and nutritious too! Can’t wait to try.
Kimberly Flickinger says
I love smoothies and this is perfect for a hot summer day!
Vickie says
I have an energy green smoothie ever am..so healthy and refreshing.
Especially on a hot Florida day!
Looks good..we do fruit now and then too…with a little booze at times as well.
Thanks
belinda bell says
This smoothies sounds so yummy. I love smoothies and I am going to try this one.
Cindy S. says
Oh wow this looks so healthy and delicious. I was just thinking…I need to get the blender out and start making smoothies. I would love to have a NutriBullet!
April Monty says
Mmm this looks wonderful cool and delicious!
Cheryl Everitt says
I am hoping for a NutriBullet for my birthday. (hint-hint) I have just discovered smoothies and I am unsure about what ingredients to use. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It is healthy and tastes good, too.
Olivine Eyes says
Every day I am finding another reason to buy a NutriBullet. This looks delicious.