Refreshing Smoothies Recipes

So my best friend Melanie got me a personal blender a couple of weeks ago and I have made a few yummy smoothies, but wanted to share some great recipes I have found that you could try also! If you try any of these let me know your results!!

Cucumber Strawberry Chiller Smoothie

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 1/2 cups strawberries, frozen  
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp. honey
1 cup almond milk, chilled

Put all ingredients in blender and pulse until combined, then puree until smooth and frothy.

Blueberry Grape Smoothie

1 cup blueberries (frozen)
1 banana, cut up
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup real grape juice

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Banana Agave Smoothie

1 cup blueberries, frozen
1/4 tsp. orange zest, finely grated
1 banana, frozen and cut into chunks
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup soy milk, vanilla flavored
2 Tbsp. chia seeds, ground (optional)  
2 tsp. agave syrup
1/4 cup granola

Add all ingredients (except granola) to a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Put the smoothie into two glasses and put granola on top and then serve.

Chunky Strawberry Banana Smoothie

2 cups strawberries, divided
2/3 cup orange juice
1 banana
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt

Add 1 cup of the strawberries in a blender, along with the orange juice, banana, and yogurt; blend until smooth. Keep blender running and add a few strawberries at a time to the mixture (through the feeder tube), blending until the smoothie reaches the consistency you like. You may save a few strawberries for garnish.

Fresh Mint Berry Berry Smoothie

4 large mint leaves
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup cold water or other liquid
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ice cubes 

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until desired consistency is reached. 

Gingered Mixed Green Smoothie

1 cored and cubed green apple
1 cup chopped cucumber
2 cups spinach
1 large sweet lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons grated ginger root
2 tablespoons flaxseed (optional)
1 cup cold water or coconut water

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately.