Refreshing Summer Smoothie ideas!
When the temperatures start climbing, sometimes the last thing you want is a heavy meal. That’s where a cold, refreshing smoothie comes in.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, heading home from the gym, or simply trying to beat the summer heat, these smoothies are the perfect way to cool off while giving your body the nutrients it needs. Each recipe is packed with protein, made with wholesome ingredients, and designed to keep you feeling satisfied without weighing you down.
Even better? Every smoothie is made with Better Blends protein powder, the original gut-friendly protein powder, that’s formulated to be gentle on sensitive stomachs. So you can enjoy a delicious, creamy smoothie without worrying about the bloating or digestive discomfort that some protein powders can cause.
From our viral Hailey Bieber Smoothie Dupe to the antioxidant-packed Blue Clouds Smoothie, our refreshing Gut Reset Smoothie, and the chocolatey Mega Cocoa Recovery Shake, there’s a recipe here for every craving this summer.
Grab your blender, your favorite frozen fruit, and a scoop of Better Blends, it’s time to cool off the delicious way.
Blue Cloud Magic
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2–1 tsp blue spirulina, also called blue algae
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup lactose-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- A few spoonfuls coconut yogurt, for the glass
How To Make It
Step 1: Prep Glass
Add a few spoonfuls of coconut yogurt to the inside of your glass. Use the back of a spoon to spread it along the sides.
Step 2: Blend the smoothie
Add the vanilla protein powder, blue spirulina, chia seeds, hemp seeds, lactose-free yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, and fresh grated ginger to a blender.
Step 3: Enjoy!
Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass and serve immediately.
The Ultimate Gut Reset
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 kiwis, skin on
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp marshmallow root
- Small pinch sea salt
How To Make It
Step 1: Add everything to a blender
Add the spinach, frozen pineapple, fresh ginger, vanilla protein powder, water, kiwis, lemon juice, marshmallow root, and sea salt to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth
Blend until the smoothie is very smooth and creamy.
Because this recipe uses kiwi with the skin on, blending thoroughly is key. A high-speed blender will give you the smoothest texture.
Step 3: Enjoy!
Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
That’s it: fresh, green, and ready to go.
Mega Cocoa Recover Shake
Ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Dash of cinnamon
- 3–5g creatine monohydrate
- Chocolate drizzle, for the inside of the glass
How To Make It
Step 1: Drizzle
Drizzle a little chocolate along the inside of your glass. This gives the smoothie that pretty, café-style look and makes every sip feel a little more fun.
Step 2: Add everything to a blender
Add the chocolate protein powder, frozen banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, almond milk, cinnamon, and creatine monohydrate to a blender.
Step 3: Blend until creamy
Blend until the smoothie is very smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add another splash of almond milk and blend again.
Step 4: Sip & Enjoy!
Pour the smoothie into your chocolate-drizzled glass and serve immediately.
The Infamous Hailey Beiber Smoothie Dupe
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 cup lactose-free milk
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
How To Make It
Step 1: Prep glass
Add a few spoonfuls of coconut yogurt to the inside of your glass. Use the back of a spoon to spread it along the sides so you get that creamy, swirled smoothie-shop look.
Step 2: Blend everything
Add the vanilla protein powder, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, chia seeds, almond butter, lactose-free milk, coconut yogurt, and vanilla extract to a blender.
Blend until the smoothie is very smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour & Enjoy!
Pour the smoothie into your prepared glass and serve immediately.
That’s it. Smoothie dupe secured.
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