4 delicious protein smoothies to keep you hydrated this summer
Staying hydrated can be a challenge at the best of times, let alone in summer.
It’s no secret that drinking water is the key to staying hydrated, but sometimes it’s difficult to keep it interesting.
I’ve teamed up with Peak Body to put together four protein smoothies you can cooperate into your daily routine. They’ll satisfy your taste buds and keep you hydrated this summer.
Orange Creamsicle
This one’s for the sweet lovers out there – enjoy this delicious smoothie on a hot day.
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla protein
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup water
3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 frozen banana
1 tsp honey
3-5 ice cubes
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Preparation
In a blender, mix until smooth.
Mango and Blueberry
Mangoes and Blueberries are arguably delicious in their own rights, but many people including myself think these tasty fruits are best served together. Not only delicious, these fruits are also nutritious, mangoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants, while blueberries are full to the rim of phytonutrients, which help your body ward off diseases.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen mango
2 scoops vanilla diet protein powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Preparation
In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth.
Kale Pineapple and Avocado
Get tropical this summer with a fruity cocktail of exotic fruits and nutritious vegetables. Although it doesn’t pack the same punch as your usual Pina Colada, this smoothie is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 large hand-full of Kale
80g pineapple chunks
50g ripe avocado
1 scoop protein powder
3- 5 ice cubes
Preparation
In a blender, mix until smooth.
Peachy Green Smoothie
Start your day right with this tasty mix of peaches and kale. Full to the rim of delicious vitamins and nutrition, this smoothie is a great way to keep energised throughout the day while keeping yourself hydrated in the heat.
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla protein
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen peaches
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 banana
2 cups kale
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Preparation
Add all ingredients to blender. Mix until smooth.
