Quick and easy, cool and refreshing and full of good-for-you ingredients—start sipping on more smoothies this summer!
Make sure to blend yours with real dairy milk. Real dairy milk provides a combination of 13 essential nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, selenium and protein that are vital to a healthy immune system. It’s also an excellent source of protein. In fact, one glass of real dairy milk, provides 8 grams of protein. When compared to plant-based beverages which can have up to 10 ingredients including salt, sugar, stabilizers and emulsifiers, real dairy milk is simple with just 3 ingredients. And when compared side-by-side, real dairy milk contains more naturally occurring nutrients than other products sold as “milks.”
MANGO PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Made with plenty of high-quality protein and turmeric and ginger-spices that can help relieve muscle pain and reduce inflammation. This smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery!
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
SERVINGS: 16 ounces
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 6-ounce container Greek yogurt
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1 cup mango pieces frozen
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp turmeric fresh grated
- 1⁄4 tsp ginger fresh grated
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine yogurt, milk, mango and remaining ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
REFRESHINGLY RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is filling and refreshing with just a hint of cucumber and mint.
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes
SERVINGS: 24 oz
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1⁄2 cup chopped cucumber peeled and seeded
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 1 cup crushed ice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in blender canister. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide evenly between three glasses for 8 ounce serving size.
PEANUT BUTTER CUP PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Satisfying nutrition doesn’t have to be difficult. Three simple ingredients make this filling smoothie super easy to put together, even on busy weekday mornings!
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
SERVINGS: 16 oz
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup chocolate milk
- 1⁄2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Divide evenly between two glasses.
