Beat The Heat This Summer With These Delicious Smoothie Recipes
Claire Miles - August 9, 2021

Smart

By Shel Silverstein

My dad gave me one dollar bill
'Cause I'm his smartest son,
And I swapped it for two shiny quarters
'Cause two is more than one!


And then I took the quarters
And traded them to Lou
For three dimes -- I guess he didn't know
That three is more than two!


Just then, along came old blind Bates
And just 'cause he can't see
He gave me four nickels for my three dimes,
And four is more than three!

And then I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs
Down at the seed-feed store,
And the fool gave me five pennies for them,
And five is more than four!


And then I went and showed my dad,
And he got red in the cheeks
And closed his eyes and shook his head --
Too proud of me to speak!

If you’re looking to stay fit, healthy, and energized this summer, smoothies are definitely the answer! There are so many variations and combos of fruits, berries, and veg to choose from- not to mention, awesome add in’s like peanut butter and protein powder. One smoothie can pack a real punch with all the minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants they contain. One of the best ways to cool down on a hot summer day is by drinking a nice cold shake. Don’t get it confused with unhealthy milkshakes! We’re talking good-for-you shakes with plant-based ingredients, greens, and superfoods. But you won’t even taste the difference. They are just as tasty and will really seem like a treat. Sip your way through summer with these delicious, well-balanced smoothie recipes!

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

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If you’ve ever wanted cake for breakfast, without any of the guilt, this is the smoothie for you! To a blender, you’ll want to add frozen blueberries (and frozen is key for that creamy texture!), rolled oats, dates for some extra sweetness, spinach, plant-based protein powder, almond milk (or any base you like!), and some ice cubes. Blend until creamy and enjoy your cake in a cup.