Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better way to beat the heat than a smoothie. At Redefine, smoothies are one of our favorite ways to fuel up for a busy day of content writing and technical optimizations. Summer smoothie recipes are healthy, filling, and refreshing.
Whether you’re beachside with family, poolside with friends, or just trying to sneak in a couple of healthy sips with your coworkers, the right smoothie can turn any moment into a relaxing mental getaway. Smoothies can be a meal replacement, an afternoon snack, or a nutritious alternative to milkshakes and ice cream.
From sweet fruity blends that tantalize your tastebuds all the way to healthy blends that help you get your daily greens, here’s our favorite summer smoothie recipes – with an SEO twist!
The KPI (Kale, Pineapple, Ice)
Unwind after a long day of tracking key performance indicators with this delectable beverage. The ingredients of this tangy summer smoothie recipe are what give this delicious drink its name: Kale, Pineapple, and crushed Ice. It’s a refreshing green drink that’s good enough to drive all the traffic to your table!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
- ½ (16 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 banana
- ½ cup chopped kale
- Crushed ice
Directions
Add fresh or frozen pineapple chunks, coconut milk, banana, and chopped kale in a blender. Blend until smooth. Feel free to add more ice for thicker consistency, or cold water for something a little less thick.
For an after-hours adult twist, add a splash of white white rum.
The Call to Action (CTA)
When you’ve typing away at your keyboard scoring SEO wins for clients, there is no better call to action than the idea of sipping on a flavorful smoothie in the warm summer air of your backyard. And you can do it while adding ingredients that are anti-inflammatory (for that nasty carpal tunnel)!
The CTA has Cinnamon, a dash of Turmeric, and sweet, crisp Apple.
Pro Tip: For a sweeter blend, choose a Fuji or Honeycrisp apple. If you prefer something a little sharper, go for the tartness of a Pink Lady or Gala Apple.
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 red apple (cored and cut into chunks)
- 1 banana (peeled, obviously)
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
Directions
Chop and peel all your ingredients, then place them in a blender. Then, pulse until smooth. For thicker, more “milkshake-like” consistency, add ice cubes; for a thinner smoothie, add extra almond milk or water. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
The Algorithm & Blues
Lose yourself like a search result on the second page of Google with this decadent blend of healthy blueberries and almond milk that’s bursting with flavor and antioxidants. If you’re short on time, you can use frozen berries and frozen bananas – or chop up fresh ones and keep them ready-to-go in the fridge overnight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 banana (peeled)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, or agave (optional)
- ½ cup of ice (if using fresh blueberries)
Directions
In a blender, combine your blueberries, banana, almond milk, almond butter, ice, and vanilla extract. (If you’re using an optional sweetener, add it now.) If you’re using fresh blueberries, add a handful of ice to the blender for a thicker smoothie.
Once your ingredients are in the blender, pulse until you reach your preferred consistency. Pour into a glass and garnish with extra blueberries or almonds cut into thin slivers. Serve and enjoy!
Note: If you save this smoothie for later, just remember to shake vigorously or blend it again, as the ingredients will most likely settle to the bottom of your container.
The Papaya-Per-Click
No list of summer smoothie recipes would be complete without a beverage that highlights the irresistible, tropical taste of papaya! Our “Payapa-Per-Click” smoothie is so good that it outranks all the competitors. With a hint of ginger, this smoothie recipe also invigorates and soothes digestive discomfort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe papaya
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon shelled hemp seeds (optional, or substitute with ground flax seeds)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 cup ice
Directions
In a blender or smoothie maker, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
The B2B/B2C
Inspired by Business to Business and Business to Consumer marketing, the only B’s and C’s in this beverage are the berries and coconut milk! It’s gluten-free, vegan, and keto as well.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with shaved coconut, sliced strawberries, or whole raspberries and blackberries. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Pro Tip: This is another summer smoothie recipe that makes a great adult beverage. Simply add a splash of white rum to take your summertime treat to another level. (But always drink responsibly.)
Cheers to a Summer That’s SE-Oh So Delicious
Smoothies are delicious, versatile, and convenient. Whether you’re looking for an on-the-go healthy breakfast or a tasty liquid pick-me-up, they’re the perfect addition to any diet. Smoothies are a great way to get more fiber, antioxidants, and other healthy benefits that your mind and body need to thrive. From greens to berries, there’s a smoothie recipe for everyone.
With these five summer smoothie recipes, your healthy beverage game will be just as strong as your SEO. Gather your ingredients – and maybe a few friends – and get ready to treat your palate to a euphoric blend of SEO-inspired beverages that everyone will love! So hit your local farmer’s market or grocery store, grab your blender, and whip up a batch of these delectable drinks.
If you’re sippin’ on these smoothies and feeling more inspired to take your SEO to the next level, contact the Redefine team today for a free consultation.
