20 summer smoothie recipes

Berries are a common ingredient in smoothies, but this berry-free drink is still berry tasty. (Forgive us.) Aside from the fruits in the name, this recipe from Vibrant Plate also contains three anti-inflammatories: ginger, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.

This kiwi smoothie for two from Simply Whisked contains three kiwis, a green apple, a banana, yogurt, water, and spinach. Easy peasy kiwi squeezy!

For our money (and there’s not much of that), blackberries might be the most underrated of all the berries. They’re loaded with fiber, one cup contains half your recommended daily dose of vitamin C, and they’re a perfect addition to any smoothie. In fact, they can be the centerpiece, like in this “green” version from Kitchen Confidante that also includes banana, pineapple, and kale.

Blueberries and pears pair nicely in this fantastic five-ingredient summer smoothie. Visit Natasha's Kitchen for the recipe.

We’re cool with cantaloupe—but even if it’s not atop your list, we still think you’ll enjoy this cantaloupe smoothie from Our Salty Kitchen. Combine cantaloupe, banana, Greek yogurt, honey, OJ, vanilla extract, and ice for an easy-to-make smoothie that goes down even easier.

There are 10 total ingredients in this recipe, but according to Running to the Kitchen, it tastes just like Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. Of course, it’s much healthier, containing cherries, almonds, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder.

Just four ingredients go into this grape smoothie: red grapes, a banana, Greek yogurt, and your favorite type of milk. A Couple Cooks keeps it simple with this recipe.

We have a cantaloupe smoothie, so why not a honeydew smoothie? In addition to the obvious ingredient, you’ll also need coconut, cinnamon, matcha, and lime, according to Savory Spin.

Mango, passion fruit concentrate, lime juice, sugar, and water are all you need for this refreshing, tropical summer smoothie. Get the full recipe and prep tips from Laylita’s Recipes.

Oranges, OJ, and Greek yogurt get top billing in this creamsicle imitation, but frozen peaches and a banana also slip in to join the party. Cupcakes & Kale Chips can show you the way.

Summer is the perfect time for papaya, and a smoothie is our favorite way to eat this tropical fruit. This version from The Spruce Eats contains papaya, milk, and lime juice, and is also known as a Batida de Lechosa in the Dominican Republic.

This summertime smoothie—which is both vegan and paleo-friendly—requires just five ingredients: frozen peaches, frozen mango, frozen banana, OJ, and water. The recipe from One Lovely Life includes some add-in suggestions, like spinach or chia seeds.

Cucumber, lime, and spinach provide the green hue to this smoothie that also includes pineapple and coconut milk. Check out the exact amounts from Minimalist Baker.

Pomegranate seeds and pomegranate juice combine with blueberries and yogurt to make up this superfood smoothie. Check out the rest of the recipe from Kitchen Stories.

This one is a regular in our household, so we don’t even have a link for it. Just combine ½ cup of frozen strawberries, ¾ cup milk/almond milk (we use a slightly sweetened Almond variety), half of a banana, one scoop of protein powder (we prefer chocolate), and a tablespoon of peanut butter.

Two types of fruit and two types of juice, plus a little almond milk, go into this easy-to-make summer smoothie from Minimalist Baker. If you enjoy the flavors of raspberry, banana, orange, and pomegranate, then this is the smoothie for you.

Why settle for a single berry like a chump when you can combine the awesome antioxidant power of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries into one delicious smoothie? This mixture from MOMables—which also contains milk, Greek yogurt, and a banana—is so tasty that you can even sneak some spinach in there.

Just four ingredients will transport you on a trip to the tropics: pineapple chunks, shredded coconut, coconut milk, and almond milk. Berly’s Kitchen has the details.

Two teaspoons of matcha powder—or green tea powder—goes into this green tea smoothie, as well as vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla almond milk, banana, and honey. Get the full recipe via Lemon Tree Dwelling.

Watermelon and strawberries join forces in this refreshing summer smoothie, as well as Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey. This Well Plated recipe also suggests mint or basil, and we agree!