5 Quick Smoothies to Whip Up for a Sweet Snack
A frozen peach smoothie? Yes, please!
When the weather warms up and you’re craving something cool, refreshing, and just a little bit sweet, smoothies are a great idea! Whether you need a quick and healthy breakfast idea before heading out the door or a simple summer snack to sip on in the afternoon, these recipes check all the boxes. They’re fast, flexible, and a great way to use up whatever fruit you happen to have on hand. And when making smoothies, the mix-ins are up to you! You can toss in leafy greens, blend up your favorite ripe summer fruit, add yogurt for creaminess, or keep things light and icy. It’s all part of the fun!
To keep things simple, we’re highlighting five favorites that cover a little bit of everything. There’s a juicy watermelon smoothie that practically tastes like summer in a glass, a peach version that’s perfectly sweet with a tiny kick, and a pumpkin smoothie that sounds cozy but still works surprisingly well as a chilled treat. You’ll also find a healthy green smoothie that sneaks in plenty of good-for-you ingredients without tasting overly virtuous, plus a bold purple blend that’s as vibrant as it is fruity.
Some of these make for a quick breakfast you can throw together on a busy morning, while others feel more like an after-school snack for the kids that you can blend up without much planning. (A few even blur the line between snack and dessert, which is never a bad thing!) However you approach it, these smoothies are easy to make, easy to tweak, and easy to come back to all the time.
Peach Smoothie
Frozen peaches make this one thick and frosty from the start, while banana and Greek yogurt keep it smooth and mellow. The dash of cinnamon and fresh ginger give it a surprise twist!
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Pumpkin Smoothie
Ree had her doubts the first time she heard the words "pumpkin smoothie" but that changed the second she tried these. "It turned out to be one of the creamiest, most delicious treats I’d ever tasted—almost like a pumpkin milkshake, but not nearly as sinful," she said.
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Watermelon Smoothie
When the weather gets sticky, this is the one to pull out. Watermelon gets mixed with frozen strawberries, vanilla Greek yogurt, banana, and lime to create something cold, creamy, and totally refreshing on a summer day.
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Healthy Green Smoothie
Pineapple, grapes, green apple, pear, and banana do the sweet talking in this one! Yes, there’s kale—but it sneaks in there without you even noticing you’re drinking something healthy.
Get Ree's Healthy Green Smoothie recipe.
Purple Resolution Smoothie
Ree suggests using whatever red or purple ingredients you can get your hands on for this healthy smoothie recipe. "I used blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries…and purple cabbage!" she says. It’s beautifully vivid and the perfect way to reset.
Get Ree's Purple Resolution Smoothie recipe.
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