How to make the perfect fruit smoothie - protein smoothie recipe

SMOOTHIES, SMOOTHIES, SMOOTHIES!

This summer is going to be all about smoothies for me :) Why you are asking? Well, I will tell you why.

1. They are incredibly healthy for you (probably the healthiest meal that I eat all day)

2. They are light and cool which is perfect for the summer heat

3. They will help me reach my protein goals for the day

4. They are easy to make

5. They will help me with my postpartum recovery journey

6. You can disguise veggies in them to help you eat more veggies on a daily basis

7. Man, the list just goes on and on! I could keep going, but hopefully I convinced you to have smoothies in your life this summer!

Sometimes it is hard to be creative and come up with a smoothie idea; therefore, I share all of my smoothie recipes on here so before we get into the recipe make sure to check out all the other smoothie recipes here.

Also, as a side note, there are so many yummy recipes over on The Drink Addicts Website. Make sure to check them out if you want more smoothie recipes, or just drink recipes in general.

Here are some things you will need to make your own Smoothies:

How to make the perfect fruit smoothie - protein smoothie recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces apple juice, orange juice, or vanilla almond milk (it depends on how sweet you want your smoothie)

• 1 cup frozen fruit of choice

• 1/2 frozen banana

• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

• Optional: 1 cup spinach - This will make your smoothie turn brown

  Note 1 : if you want your smoothie to be extra thick or have just more bulk to it to fill you up add 1 cup of ice

  Note 2: You can also add 1/4 cup of oats

  Note 3: You can also add 1/2 cup cauliflower for more veggies

  Note 4: Once you begin adding bulk to your smoothie, you may need to add another 2 ounces of fluid. Try blending first and then go from there

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender

2. Blend until smooth

3. Poor into your favorite glass

4. Top with some of the ingredients to make it pretty

   1. Ideas: coconut shreds, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, diced dates, whipped cream, nut butter drizzle, etc.

5. enjoy!!

Serving Size: Makes 1 serving

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There you have it friends!!! How to make the perfect fruit smoothie!

Have you tried any of the smoothie recipes on the site? If so, comment below I would love to hear your thoughts! If not, make sure to check them out here.

Wishing you nothing but a cool summer and delicious smoothies!

Bess 

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