On those hot summer days, when hunger gives way to thirst, there’s nothing that tastes better than a refreshing drink. Smoothies and lemonades are a great way to quench your thirst, plus they help to incorporate more fruits into your diet! Adding a few drops of essential oil will bring an extra twist to the flavour. Here are some simple and tasty ideas to juice up your family’s summer!
Lemon Berry Smoothie
A great start to the day and the perfect breakfast on the go. Berries have countless anti-oxidant properties — plus nutrients and fibre — which help protect your body against seasonal threats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230ml) of plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup (130g) of frozen mixed berries
- 2 drops of Lemon essential oil
Lemon Berry Smoothie
A great start to the day and the perfect breakfast on the go. Berries have countless anti-oxidant properties — plus nutrients and fibre — which help protect your body against seasonal threats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230ml) of plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup (130g) of frozen mixed berries
- 2 drops of Lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Honey Ginger Lemonade
A twist on classic lemonade, Honey Ginger lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink to help lift your mood. The juiced ginger helps add a little spicy kick, while both lemon juice and Lemon oil keep the recipe light and cool.
Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons of ginger juice
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 3–5 drops of Lemon essential oil
- 1 cup (230ml) of water
- 3 tablespoons of raw honey
- 1 cup of ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except the ice, into a jug. Mix well.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve with some ice cubes.
Raspberry “Lime-onade”
If you are having friends over, then surprise them with a very bright pink “lime-onade”. With only three ingredients, this combination of raspberries and lime is definitely a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) of raspberries
- 3 cups (720ml) of water
- 1 drop of Lime essential oil
- Juice of one lime
- 1 cup of ice
- 3 tablespoons of raw honey
Instructions
- Add the raspberries to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Press through a fine strainer into a jug, and discard the seeds and pulp.
(TIP: You can also put the seeds and pulp in a small jar, cover with vinegar—like white wine or rice wine vinegar—and store mixture in the fridge. Strain later for salad dressings or for marinades). - Add the lime juice, essential oil and water. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the honey until combined.
- Pour into glasses, and top with ice cubes. Serve and enjoy!
Tropical Smoothie with Tangerine Essential Oil
This tropical smoothie is just like a dessert (a healthy one!) that will make you forget your sweet cravings. Omega-3, fibre and potassium are just a few of the benefits you will pour in your glass.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230ml) of organic coconut milk
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seed
- 120g of frozen mango chunks
- 1 drop of Tangerine or essential oil
- 1 passion fruit, to finish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses.
- Cut the passion fruit in half and scrape the seeds on top.
- Serve immediately.
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