Smoothies

Here are some delicious smoothie ideas to use up the fruit that is laying around and doing nothing. We're turning those fruity castaways into super-yummy smoothies that are good for you and taste amazing!

Let's make a super refreshing watermelon smoothie! It's perfect for using up leftover watermelon.

What you'll need:

• About 2 cups of cubed watermelon (no seeds, please!)

• 1 ripe banana (it makes it creamy and sweet!)

• 1/2 cup of your favorite juice (like apple or orange) or milk (or water!)

• A handful of ice (optional, but makes it extra cold and refreshing)

• Optional: A few leaves of fresh mint or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor!

Let's blend!

1. Throw it all in: Put the watermelon, banana, and juice (or milk/water) into a blender.

2. Add ice (if you want): If you like your smoothies super cold, add a handful of ice.

3. Blend, blend, blend: Put the lid on the blender and blend it all up until it's smooth and creamy.

4. Taste test: Give it a taste! If you want it sweeter, you could add a little honey or agave. If you want it a bit more tangy, add a squeeze of lime.

5. Pour and enjoy: Pour your smoothie into a glass and enjoy it right away! You can add a mint leaf on top for extra coolness!

Watermelon and banana

Let's get creative with some more yummy smoothie ideas!

Berry Blast Smoothie

Ingredients:

• About 1 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries - whatever you have!)

• 1/2 a banana (for creaminess!)

• 1/2 cup of yogurt (any kind you like!)

• 1/4 cup of milk or juice

• Why it's cool: Berries are packed with good stuff for you, and this smoothie tastes like a sweet treat!

Tropical Sunshine Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of mango chunks

• 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks

• 1/2 a banana

• 1/2 cup of orange juice

• Add some ice in there

• A little squeeze of lime (optional)

• Why it's cool: This smoothie tastes like a vacation in a glass! It's bright and refreshing.

Green Power Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 a banana

• 1/2 cup of spinach (you won't really taste it!)

• 1/2 cup of fruit (like mango or pineapple)

• 1/2 cup of milk or juice

• Add some ice cubes

• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or other nut butter (optional, for extra protein and flavor)

• Why it's cool: You get a sneaky serving of veggies, and it's super energizing!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

• 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (the unsweetened kind)

• 1/2 cup of milk (any kind!)

• A few ice cubes (optional)

• A little drizzle of honey or maple syrup if it's not sweet enough for you (optional)

• Why it's cool: It tastes like a milkshake, but it's secretly got good stuff in it!

And there you go! Have fun trying these out!