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Smoothies are a delicious way to cool off and get your vitamins and fruit servings for the day. (Daniel (Adobe Stock))

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The sunshine is back! That means it's time to break out the blender. Smoothies are a delicious way to cool off and get your vitamins and fruit servings for the day. Here are four treats for your tastebuds.

ALMOND AND BERRY SMOOTHIE
  • 400 milliliters (13.5 ounces) orange juice

  • 1/4 cup frozen strawberries

  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  • 1 scoop of strawberry protein powder

  • Handful of almonds

CHOCOLATE AND BLACKBERRY SMOOTHIE
  • 300 milliliters (approximately 10 ounces) almond milk (hemp or coconut works as well)

  • 100 grams (3.5 ounces) chocolate bar (raw cacao 50% or higher)

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 1 cup of fresh blackberries

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Here are four treats for your tastebuds. (NBLX (Adobe Stock))

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BERRY BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
  • 400 milliliters (13.5 ounces) water

  • 1 scoop protein powder (strawberry or raspberry)

  • 1 cup strawberries 1 cup blueberries

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds

ORANGE CREAMSICLE
  • 1 can Mandarin oranges

  • 6 ounces orange or plain yogurt

  • 200 milliliters (approximately 3/4 cup) orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave ice cubes

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It’s time to break out the blender. (Goffkein (Adobe Stock))

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If you want a high-powered protein shake, add any orange- or strawberry-flavored protein powder. Blend and add orange juice to desired thickness.

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