Recipe – Peach Sunrise Smoothie

Taste of paradise awaits your tongue with this tropical-flavored smoothie made of strawberry bananas and creamy low-fat yogurt for an irresistibly fruity combo!

Imagine strawberries surfing across an ocean of lemonade with beaches made of lime sherbet as far as the eye can see, all nestled up against an island of mangos! Now this would make for one sweet dream.

Why Make a Smoothie This Summer?

Smoothies make an easy and quick breakfast option on-the-go, and are packed with nutrients from various fruits or combinations of them. Add extra proteins such as whey or soy milk, greens powder, chia seeds, or avocado (great for skin health!) to keep you full for longer!

Smoothies have quickly become a go-to choice at many coffee shops and quick serve restaurants, as well as being widely available bottled and frozen mixes from grocery stores. But it’s important to remember that not all smoothies are equal; some contain unexpectedly high levels of sugar or fat (for instance a strawberry smoothie with whole milk and ice packs 15g of fat, 9 of which are saturated).

Making your own healthy summer smoothie at home is easy and quick, using fresh fruit and low-fat yogurt as ingredients. To add an extra nutritional punch, consider including raw spinach or kale in any smoothie recipe for an added dose of dark leafy greens as well as iron!

When making a smoothie, opt for a base that doesn’t contain juice or fruit puree, as these liquids tend to be high in sugar and lack fiber. Try replacing this liquid with spring water, coconut water, or an unsweetened almond milk alternative as your base instead. Alternatively, make your own green tea, allow it to cool, and use this as the basis of your smoothie: its antioxidants may support healthy liver function as you detox in 48 hours! Plus it provides a delicious caffeine fix!

Beat the Heat

As temperatures heat up, try satisfying your thirst and relaxing with an aromatic smoothie. Smoothies offer an easy way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet while being an attractive alternative to sugary treats like ice cream.Wake up and shine with a Citrus Sunrise Smoothie that will delight your tastebuds and boost your energy! This refreshing beverage features oranges, lemons, grapefruits and coconut water blended into this revitalizing summer treat that packs loads of vitamin C and natural electrolytes – not to mention being loaded with electrolytes.Keep yourself cool this summer with a cucumber-mint cooler! Cucumbers have high water content, making them ideal for creating soothing and cooling summer beverages. Add the combination of cucumber, mint leaves, lime juice, honey and other refreshing ingredients into a blender, and you have an instant classic that keeps your body and mind hydrated all day. Sip these delicious smoothie sensations regularly and beat the heat all summer long.

It’s Good to Be a Kid

Kids don’t hesitate to express themselves freely – painting, writing and singing what makes them happy is something we can all learn from! And whether you’re an adult or child alike, everyone can appreciate this refreshing smoothie that celebrates what’s great about being a kid! Dana recently graduated from Central Michigan University with her Bachelor’s in English-Creative Writing and Broadcasting; in her free time she enjoys reading, writing, and singing in her spare time – an activity which brings great pleasure!

It’s a Party

If you’re hosting a summer celebration, why not have guests mix and layer their own smoothie bowl? That way they can get involved and spice up their meal’s flavors by personalizing it themselves? Set up station with various flavored syrups and toppings like granola, coconuts, and chocolate chips!

When the weather heats up, it’s time for a drink to cool you down.

This delicious peach sunrise is yummy all on its own, or add alcohol to make it a cocktail!

Recipe Ingredients For Peach Sunrise Smoothie

1 peach, frozen
½ cup/118 mL almond milk or favorite milk
½ cup/118 mL pineapple juice
1 tbsp honey or any sweetener
2 tbsp grenadine
Fresh mint, garnish