There is nothing that says “summer” more than an ice-cold smoothie. The sky is the limit when it comes to smoothie recipe concoctions and there really is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer’s day. On days when it’s just too hot to eat, smoothies are a great way to get a good dose of nutrition in a refreshing beverage.
Here are some of my favourite summer smoothie concoctions, and I have also included a video to show you to make this delicious BARLEYmax Mango Lassi, so give this one a try before mango season comes to an end in Australia.
- BARLEYmax berry smoothie – this recipe is a great way to enjoy all the summer berries on offer, and it’s also a good source of whole grain fibre with nearly 7g of fibre per serve
- Banana and almond butter smoothie – blend 1 frozen banana with 1 pitted medjool date, ½ cup quinoa flakes, 1 Tablespoon almond butter and ¾ cup of milk.
- Cocoa and oat smoothie – blend 1 large banana with 1/3 cup rolled oats, 2 Tablespoons plain yoghurt, 3 teaspoons cocoa powder and ¾ cup of milk.
- Watermelon and mint smoothie – blend 1.5 cups fresh watermelon with ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries. Add ½ cup almond milk (or other milk of your choice), juice from 1 lime, 1 Tablespoon each of chopped mint and chia seeds and blend all together until well mixed.
- Breakfast smoothie – blend 1 large banana with 2 Tablespoons LSA mix (linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds), 1/3 cup rolled oats, pinch of cinnamon and 1 Tablespoon honey.
- Avocado and strawberry smoothie – blend ½ avocado with ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries, ½ cup low fat yoghurt, ¾ cup milk and 1 teaspoon honey.
Check out the BARLEYmax Mango Lassi recipe video here!
We would love to see your summer smoothie recipes and if you would like a sample of the BARLEYmax flakes to make your own smoothie concoction, send us an email and we will send one out to you.
Intended as general advice only. Consult your health care professional to discuss any specific concerns.
