Beat the heat with these 7 NutriBullet recipes

Have you noticed that the hotter it gets outside, the less hungry you feel? (Thanks, summer!) What a great opportunity to replace those heavy, hot, calorie-filled meals with some cool, refreshing and satisfying smoothies — and get your daily servings of fruits and veggies to boot!

When the summer heat is on, turn OFF the oven and make your NutriBullet blender your best friend. (Other blenders will work, but you may need to add more liquid to avoid straining the motor on some brands.)

Stay cool and healthy all summer long with these easy, nutritious and delicious recipes:

Bye Bye Belly Berry Blast

If you’ve been celebrating summer with a few extra snacks and adult beverages (you know who you are), treat your body to a much-needed detox! High in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid and antioxidants, this smoothie is good for your immune system, skin, bones and energy levels. And it boosts your metabolism and digestive systems, giving you a flatter and healthier belly.

Ingredients

• Handful of strawberries
• Handful of blueberries
• Handful of raspberries
• Handfuls of blackberries
• 1/2 cup water

Strawberry Detox Delight

Replace unhealthy snacks with this delicious smoothie. And what’s not to love about strawberries and raspberries? Sweet, delicious, low calorie, high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid and antioxidants — this nutrient-packed smoothie can help you make healthier choices and get fit for summer!

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• Handful of raspberries
• Handful of strawberries
• ½ cup almond milk (substitute water if you prefer)

Mango-Banana Immune System Booster

Talk about easy! Four ingredients, and you’re on your way to a stronger immune system and digestive system. You’ll go bananas for this nutrient-packed, refreshing summer snack!

Ingredients

• 1 mango
• 1 banana
• Half a pineapple
• ½ cup water

Weight Loss by Watermelon

Nothing says “summer” like a juicy watermelon. If you’re looking to lose a few pounds this summer, swap out your morning coffee and pancakes with this refreshing, hydrating smoothie that will boost your immune and digestive systems, and flatten your tummy.

Ingredients

• 1 slice of watermelon
• 1 lemon
• 2 apples
• ½ cup water

Peanut Butter-Apple Lean Green Protein Machine

Heads up: this smoothie is really green. The name gives away the peanut butter and apple but the green comes from … you guessed it: spinach!

Spinach is one of the healthiest veggies you can eat, and it’s more easily consumed when disguised in a drink that tastes like peanut butter and apples!

This smoothie is satisfying (making it a great meal replacement), rich in protein, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and it’s delicious. Go green!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 apple, cored
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup frozen sliced peaches
• 1/3 cup frozen diced mango
• 1 cup ice

Vitamin C You at the Beach

Want your skin to look younger, and your joints and bones to feel younger? How about boosting your immune system and maybe even losing some weight? Vitamin C, baby! This delicious smoothie is high in nutrients and low in calories, helping you stay healthy and feel great.

Ingredients

• Handful of pineapple
• 1 orange
• 1 apple
• ½ cup water

Chocolate Yogurt Beat-the-Heat-After-Workout Treat

For starters, this smoothie is as delicious as it sounds. But it’s also packed with protein, making it a perfect post-workout treat. Help your body recover more quickly, boost your immune system, improve digestion, increase blood flow to your muscles and enjoy a cocoa powder-induced mood boost! All of this blended into a delicious smoothie that tastes more like dessert — you’re welcome!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 fresh or frozen banana
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tablespoon cacao powder
• A little honey, maple syrup, or stevia to sweeten (optional)

There you have it: Seven healthy, satisfying and refreshing recipes to help you beat the summer heat. As a meal replacement or as a substitute for those unhealthy (but irresistible) chips and treats, smoothies are a great way to stay healthy and feel energized all summer long!