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20 Fruity Shakes & Smoothies to Keep You Cool This Summer
Updated on Aug. 22, 2024
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Strawberry Watermelon Slush
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and watermelon blend up with lemon juice and sugar for an instant refresher. —Patty Howse, Great Falls, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
2/20
Pina Colada
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can be mixed and chilled ahead of time. When ready to serve, just blend for a creamy and delicious beverage. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 457 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/20
Morning Orange Drink
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings (about 1 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to treat overnight guests to this creamy orange frappe. Just blitz a few basic ingredients in your blender and enjoy. —Joyce Mummau, Mount Airy, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 115 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
4/20
Strawberry-Peach Milk Shakes
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for a thirst-quenching treat. —Karen Edwards, Sanford, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 230 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
5/20
Favorite Banana Split Smoothies
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way to load up on nutrients. This banana one is a favorite! —Tiffany Van Zee, Pella, Iowa
6/20
Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped lemonade that is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 229 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
7/20
Strawberry Milkshake
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 257 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
8/20
Cranberry-Banana Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use a regular banana and add more ice. —Gina Fensler, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 230 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
9/20
Horchata
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
10/20
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love the perfect blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It's so easy to throw together, I often find myself making one for breakfast or a midday snack. — Jamie King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 129 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
11/20
Strawberry-Carrot Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My children resist veggies, but they love this carrot smoothie. It packs in lots of good-for-you fruits and veggies—but to my kids, it's just a super delicious breakfast. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 141 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
12/20
So-Healthy Smoothies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tastes like a milk shake, but it doesn't have the guilt or fat. My husband and I look forward to it in the morning. It's so good for you, and it will keep you energized for hours. —Jessica Gerschitz, Jericho, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 107 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.
13/20
Strawberry Lime Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peak-of-freshness strawberries make this thinner, easy drink a summer staple. —Elizabeth Johnson, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 181 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit.
14/20
Coconut Lover's Frappe
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love frozen beverages, so I wanted to create one similar to those in coffee shops but without coffee as an ingredient. When I drink this frosty treat it's as good as any specialty shop drink but without the hassle or the cost. —Emily Semmelrock, Jewett City, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
15/20
Chocolate Strawberry Shake
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m not a big sweets person, but I’ll slurp down a milk shake from Steak ‘n Shake any day! —Sarah Cowley, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 302 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
16/20
Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
17/20
Creamy Lemon Milk Shakes
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Several different recipes inspired the combination of ingredients I use in these shakes, and I'm glad they did! They're so refreshing. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
18/20
Mango-Peach Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my toddler son’s favorite breakfast—he’ll take one of these over pancakes any day! Get creative when mixing fruits and fruit-flavored yogurts; we love peach yogurt with mango, strawberry yogurt with blueberries or pina colada yogurt with mango and banana. —Dana Herra, DeKalb, Illinois. If you like this, you must try our favorite mango smoothie recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 180 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
19/20
Cherry Fruit Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You need just four ingredients to blend together these super-fast smoothies for breakfast. Try whipping them up on a hot summer day for a cool and refreshing treat. —Macy Plummer, Avon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 160 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
20/20
Mango Melba Shakes
Total Time
5 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we go camping in our trailer, we like to serve this vitamin-packed, refreshing drink when company pops in. —John Slivon, Milton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
