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 banana1 tbsp peanut butter2 tbsp cacao powder2 tbsp Struesli Cacao + Coffee, plus more for the topHandful of ice cubes¼ cup brewed coffee½ cup milk of choiceMaple syrup, to sweeten as desiredOptional add ins: protein powder, collagen peptides, maca powder

Instructions:

In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 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 banana¼ cold or frozen avocado½ cup frozen blueberries1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp pure vanilla extract2 tbsp Struesli Cacao + Coffee, plus more for the top1 cup cashew milk, or milk of choice

Instructions:

In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 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 zest1/3 cup peeled and diced orange segments1/3 cup cooked and diced sweet potato1 tbsp raw almond butter1/8 tsp ground cardamom or apple pie spice¼ cup Struesli Original, plus more for the top¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice

Instructions:

In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 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 zestJuice of ¼ of a lemon (~1 tbsp)1 tbsp ripe avocado1 cup frozen mixed berries¼ cup Struesli Original, plus more for the top½ cup coconut waterDrizzle of raw honey or sweetener of choice, as desired

Instructions:

In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until combined. 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.