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Beat the Heat: The Perfect Summer Smoothie Recipes

Summer is in full swing, and what better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing, fruity smoothie?  If the name Struesli rings a bell, it’s because we’ve previously spotlighted its founder. We’re thrilled to revisit Struesli, this time with these healthy summer smoothie recipes that are perfect for these warm, sunny days. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or need a midday pick-me-up, these smoothie ideas are all refined sugar-free, dairy-free, nutrient-dense and packed with flavor.

Sprinkle Struesli on top of your smoothie for crunch and blend it into your smoothie for added satiating fat and fiber.

STRUESLI SUMMER SMOOTHIES LINE UP

1 Serving (per recipe listed below)

Pick-Me-Up Smoothie (Cacao + Coffee + PB + Banana) 

If you love the decadent flavor combination of coffee, chocolate, and peanut butter, then this is the smoothie for you. It’s rich and satisfying, and filled with the good stuff! 

Ingredients:

  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp Struesli Cacao + Coffee, plus more for the top
  • Handful of ice cubes
  • ¼ cup brewed coffee
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • Maple syrup, to sweeten as desired
  • Optional add ins: protein powder, collagen peptides, maca powder

Instructions:

  1. In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 
  2. Pour into a glass and top with some Struesli Cacao+Coffee for more crunch.

 

Beauty Smoothie (Blueberry + Cashew + Cacao + Coffee) 

This creamy-cool smoothie features all the antioxidants you need to help you shine from the inside out. 

Ingredients:

  • ½ frozen banana
  • ¼ cold or frozen avocado
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Struesli Cacao + Coffee, plus more for the top
  • 1 cup cashew milk, or milk of choice

Instructions:

  1. In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 
  2. Pour into a glass and top with some Struesli Cacao+Coffee for more crunch.

 

Wake-Me-Up Smoothie (Orange + Almond + Sweet Potato + Struesli) 

The dreamy smoothie will put some pep in your step and start your day right with a good dose of fiber, prebiotics, and vitamin C.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/3 cup peeled and diced orange segments
  • 1/3 cup cooked and diced sweet potato
  • 1 tbsp raw almond butter
  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamom or apple pie spice
  • ¼ cup Struesli Original, plus more for the top
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice

Instructions:

  1. In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 
  2. Pour into a glass and top with some Struesli Cacao+Coffee for more crunch.

 

Electrolyte Thirst-Quenching Smoothie (Triple Berry + Lemon + Struesli) 

This refreshing smoothie is lemony, light, and so hydrating. 

Ingredients:

  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • Juice of ¼ of a lemon (~1 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp ripe avocado
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • ¼ cup Struesli Original, plus more for the top
  • ½ cup coconut water
  • Drizzle of raw honey or sweetener of choice, as desired

Instructions:

  1. In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 
  2. Pour into a glass and top with some Struesli Original for more crunch.

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Adrienne Lufkin, seasoned private chef and founder of Struesli, combines her love for food, health, and human connection through her recipes. With a background in crafting clean and nutrient-dense meals for clients and her personal struggles with Crohn’s Disease and Migraines, Adrienne is passionate about supporting people along their health journeys. 

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