Friday, June 6, 2025

26 Easy and Refreshing Summer Smoothies to Keep You Healthy

Summer is the perfect time to savor refreshing, creamy beverages bursting with fruity flavors. Summer smoothies can serve as a nourishing snack, particularly if you’re on a weight loss plan.

While it’s important to be cautious when purchasing smoothies from ice cream stands or chain stores, you can prioritize your health by preparing homemade summer smoothies using wholesome ingredients. It’s a simple process with countless flavor combinations!

To satisfy your smoothie cravings, we’ve curated a collection of 26 vibrant and delightful summer smoothie recipes that you can enjoy all year round. Additionally, if you’re seeking creative and seasonally-inspired ways to incorporate your Nutrisystem Shake Mix, we’ve got you covered! Discover these flavorful and healthy options for a refreshing summer treat.

1. Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie

strawberry watermelon kiwi smoothie

Two summer smoothies come together in one glass to create the perfect balance of flavors. It has a tangy blend of kiwis and plain Greek yogurt layered with a mix of watermelon, strawberries and more creamy yogurt. Each sip is creamy, sweet and lightly tart.

Get the Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie recipe.

2. Acai Smoothie

Acai summer Smoothies

Acai (pronounced AH-sigh-YEE) is a deep purple berry that comes from the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a slightly sweet and earthy flavor. The fruit has become popular with healthy eaters because it is loaded with antioxidants that protect your immune system.

The berries are so fragile that they are sold only as frozen puree in the U.S. Acai puree is just for right pairing with frozen cherries, mangoes, almond milk and almond butter to make a super-nutritious and satisfying smoothie.

Get the Acai Smoothie recipe.

3. Strawberry Yogurt Protein Smoothie

Strawberry Yogurt Protein Smoothies for summer

Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix gives your summer smoothies a burst of flavor and protein, so we use it in many recipes. Whip the powder in your blender with frozen strawberries, low-fat vanilla yogurt, and water until you get a pretty shad of pink shake. This smoothie looks and tastes like you got it at your favorite smoothie shop.

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4. Mango Madness Green Smoothie

mango green summer smoothies

Here’s a sweet way to get in one of your daily servings of vegetables! Sip this creamy shake that features spinach, which gives this smoothie its color and nutrients. The flavor comes from sweet frozen mangoes and bananas, along with vanilla almond milk and Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix.

Get the Mango Madness Green Smoothie recipe.

5. Pineapple Blackberry Mint Smoothie

Pineapple Blackberry Mint Smoothie

Pineapple is naturally sweet and high in fiber, so it gives this smoothie an almost sugary taste and thick texture. We like to blend it with juicy blackberries, along with Greek yogurt, fresh mint and a handful of kale. The deep purple drink looks as “chill” as it tastes.

Get the Pineapple Berry Mint Smoothie recipe.

6. Kiwi Vanilla Smoothie

kiwi banana spinach vanilla smoothie

The sweet and tart flavors of kiwi take center stage in this summer smoothie recipe. A banana and Nutrisystem Vanilla Shake Mix play supporting roles with kale or spinach, making a quiet appearance in the background.

Get the Kiwi Vanilla Smoothie recipe.

7. Raspberry Almond Butter Smoothie

Raspberry Almond Butter Smoothie

Almond butter provides protein, creaminess and a hint of salt to this combination. Raspberries make the drink sweet and pleasantly pink, while banana helps to thicken it up. Give your smoothie an extra special lift with toppings like slivered almonds or unsweetened shredded coconut.

Get the Raspberry Almond Smoothie recipe.

8. Blueberry Kale Smoothie

Blueberry Kale Smoothie

Kale complements the sweet and tart taste of blueberries in this summer smoothie recipe. Almond milk and Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix ensure that the beverage is creamy and loaded with protein.

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9. Chocolate Coconut Smoothie

Chocolate Coconut Smoothie

With its classic blend of chocolate and coconut, this smoothie tastes like a popular candy bar. The rich, chocolate flavor comes from Chocolate Nutrisystem Shake Mix. We mix it with coconut extract for a tropical twist, while a frozen banana and unsweetened almond milk provide the creamy texture.

Get the Chocolate Coconut Smoothie recipe.

10. Peanut Butter and Berry Green Smoothie

blueberry banana green smoothies

If you like a sweet and salty peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you’ll love this smoothie combo. It features real peanut butter and frozen blueberries, plus a handful of fresh greens like kale or spinach to give you one of your daily servings of vegetables. The result is a balanced Flex meal that will fill you up, even when you’re on the go.

Get the Peanut Butter and Berry Green Smoothie recipe.

11. Pear Passion Fruit Smoothie

Pear Passion Fruit Smoothie

Passion fruit has a sweet and sour taste that brings layers of flavor to this creamy, dreamy smoothie. It’s paired with sweet ripe pears and a banana, along with nonfat plain Greek yogurt and cashews for plenty of protein.

Get the Pear Passion Fruit Smoothie recipe.

12. Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Pineapple Mango Smoothie

With just four ingredients, you can transport yourself to an island beach with a balmy breeze. All you need to do is blend frozen pineapple and mango chunks with Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix and water. It offers you a taste of the tropics you can enjoy any time of the year, wherever you happen to live.

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13. Matcha Melon Smoothie

matcha melon smoothie

Matcha is a high-grade green tea that’s finely ground into a powder. It contains potent antioxidants, and it has a lightly nutty taste that we like to blend with sweet honeydew melon and honey. Skim milk, nonfat plain Greek yogurt and chia seeds add even more nutrients to this smoothie, creating a bright green drink that is as healthful as it is colorful.

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14. Blueberry Green Tea Smoothie

blueberry green tea smoothie

Simple can be powerful. This recipe, for example, is made with just-brewed green tea, frozen blueberries, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, a little natural sweetener and ice. After blending the ingredients, you have a smoothie that’s bursting with flavor and loaded with nutrients to keep you healthy as you lose weight.

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15. Creamy Vanilla Banana Almond Milk Smoothie

banana almond vanilla smoothies

Get ready for a delicious and satisfying shake! This smoothie combines the creamy goodness of almond butter, unsweetened almond milk, a banana, nonfat plain Greek yogurt and a touch of vanilla extract. It’s perfect for a quick and nutritious snack or meal.

Get the Creamy Vanilla Banana Almond Milk Smoothie recipe.

16. Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Mint adds a hint of zippy taste without loading on extra calories to this smoothie. The fresh flavor of the herb complements the strawberries’ natural sweetness and the light tanginess of nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Together, they make a refreshing drink to sip on warm mornings or afternoons.

Get the Strawberry Mint Smoothie recipe.

17. Berry Delicious Smoothie

berry delicious smoothie

Take advantage of the abundance of fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries during the summer by using them in this easy smoothie. We blend them with nonfat plain Greek yogurt for a creamy texture, plus Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix to bump up the taste and protein content.

Get the Berry Delicious Smoothie recipe.

18. Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

pina colada protein summer smoothies

This smoothie tastes like your favorite tropical cocktail, but it’s way more nutritious. You make it with pineapple juice and coconut extract, so it has the flavors you love. Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix and ice complete this satisfying drink.

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19. Creamy Blueberry Smoothie

Creamy Blueberry Smoothie

Nutrisystem members come up with some of our favorite recipes. This one blends fresh berries with vanilla low-fat Greek yogurt, Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix and ice to create a lightly sweet and creamy smoothie.

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20. Peachy Green Ginger Smoothie

peachy green ginger summer smoothies

Ripe peaches are one of summer’s sunniest tastes and they really shine in this shake. Grated fresh ginger gives it a bit of zesty bite. The bright green color comes from spinach, which also nourishes you with essential vitamins and minerals.

Get the Peachy Green Ginger Smoothie recipe.

21. Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie

red white blueberry smoothie for summer

Salute your good health with this creamy drink made with strawberries, blueberries and Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix. It’s sure to be a hero in your quest to eat well, lose weight and feel great.

Get the Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie recipe.

22. Tropical Green Smoothie

Tropical Green Smoothie

Here’s a cool snack that will keep you fueled up on a steamy summer day. It’s got frozen pineapple and bananas to keep things chill and fruity. Unsweetened coconut water provides that tropical flavor. Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix adds the creamy protein. Plus, you get one of your four daily servings of vegetables by adding spinach you’ll never taste. Sounds almost like paradise, right?

Get the Tropical Green Smoothie recipe.

23. Mango Mint Smoothie

mango mint summer smoothie

Mangoes have a sweet, floral taste and key vitamins for your immune system. We blend them with spinach leaves for even more vitamins and mint for a fresh, vibrant flavor. Nonfat plain Greek yogurt is the creamy base and a source of energizing protein.

Get the Mango Mint Smoothie recipe.

24. Pineapple Delight Smoothie

pineapple summer smoothie

This smoothie tastes like a dessert, yet it’s loaded with nutrition. You get both chocolate and vanilla flavors from Nutrisystem Shake Mixes, along with sweet and juicy pineapple. Add a pineapple slice for garnish and treat yourself to a relaxing snack.

Get the Pineapple Delight Smoothie recipe.

25. Green Goddess Pear and Spinach Smoothie

Green Goddess Smoothie

Lean into green by making yourself this shake with a ripe green pear and fresh spinach. We brighten up the flavor with honey, lemon juice and ginger, then add chia seeds for valuable omega-3 fatty acids. It tastes as brilliant as it looks.

Get the Green Goddess Smoothie recipe.

26. Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Summer Strawberry Banana Smoothies

Indulge in pure bliss with our irresistible Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe! Prepare this delightful and satisfying drink by blending together juicy strawberries, a frozen banana, nonfat milk and creamy nonfat plain Greek yogurt using your reliable blender. Mix until you achieve a silky-smooth consistency and pour yourself a glass of this delicious treat. Soothe your taste buds and stay refreshed with this crave-worthy summer drink.

Get the Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe.

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I lost 6.2 pounds in six days

So, I've always been kind of a husky individual, but in recent years, it's gotten worse. I'm a 5'9.5" male, and I've weighed over 200 pounds since high school, but that number has gotten even larger. For the past few years, it roughly stabilized at ~250 pounds, but last Saturday, I got on the scale and saw that I was now 277 pounds. That puts my BMI in the "morbidly obese" category (I know they don't use that term anymore, but still). That was truly a wake-up call for me, and I realized that - while I may be healthy in every other metric - this could cause long-term problems for me.

Now, I've lost weight before, but for several reasons, I could rarely ever stick to it. Largely because I just love food too much. So for this new journey, I decided to focus on two main things, at least for now: to exercise more and to reduce my portions. I'm not cutting out foods I love, just eating less of them, because overeating has been my main problem. Couple that with walking every day this past week, I've been feeling like I'm actually getting somewhere.

Fast forward to today, six days into my journey, and I got a random itch to go and weigh myself. When I stepped on the scale, I saw that my weight was down to 270.8 pounds! That means that, on average, I've lost more than a pound a day over the past six days! I could not be happier about this! Now, I know that my weight loss will likely slow down from here on out, since I'm so big to start out with, but now I feel confident that I can actually do this and lose a meaningful amount of weight overtime, which is a feeling I desperately needed!

For now, I'm gonna keep doing what I've been doing, and hopefully, even if not as drastic as this one, I continue to see results. I plan on weighing myself on the last day of every month, with maybe some periodic weigh-ins throughout the month if my curiosity gets the best of me like it did today, and we'll see how this goes! But for now, I'm incredibly hopeful, and I have reason to be!

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The time that sticks?

Three years ago I weighed in at my heaviest, 290lb at 5'4". Morbidly obese. I tried all the "weight loss tips" you see online for a while. Eating oats and cottage cheese even though I hate them, marathon training despite the arthritis, ect. It didn't last or help ofc.

Eventually I moved, left my scale behind, and stopped caring. I was comfortable where I was. I got a job I liked, moved to a town I loved, and started eating the food I actually enjoyed. When I got to my new partners house and there was a scale in his bathroom I thought "Why not?" and took a look. 262. Without even trying I lost 30lbs in 2 years.

Not exactly winning races, but I was shocked and excited. A year later I bought a scale. 245?! Just by living a life that makes me happy!

That was April of this year. I decided to try again. Not with anyone else's diet or rules. I started a modified "75 medium" with workouts I have fun with, and food I don't hate. Though I didn't finish I did lose another 10lbs and found ways to adjust what I eat to help me lose more consistently. The routine and structure helped me gain stamina i didn't have before. I'm 230lbs now and haven't felt better or healthier since my college years when I was around 200.

My goal is 200 by the end of the year. Slow and steady really does win the race for me.

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I’m stuck

I’m 31F who is 5’3 and is currently 166 pounds. I have been trying to lose the same 15-20 pounds for what feels like my whole adult life. For some background, I have Crohn’s disease, Endometriosis and Lipedema in my legs. I have worked with registered dietitians, personal trainers, and done countless hours of research on weight loss. I have done long stretches of calorie and macro counting, adjusting up or down. I have found that the weight won’t budge unless I am eating 1200-1300 calories a day. However, eating in this deficit doesn’t give me the energy I need to do my weight lifting 3/4 times a week and my 10-15,000 steps a day. But if I go even a bit over this deficit, the weight won’t budge. Any ideas of what to try next? I am truly at a loss since I eat only whole foods, include fruits and veggies at every meal, and get plenty of protein. I allow myself two chai lattes a week and one meal in and one meal out. Other than that, everything else is cooked at home with non-ultra processed food.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Receiving compliments from people you can’t tell are being real about it?

So I’ve basically lost over 65lbs and still counting in almost 3 years.

SW205, GW130, CW135; 5’ (F30)

I’ve admitted to myself that I have a serious food addiction problem and have actually taken control of my constant food cravings this year.

Although throughout this time I’ve received numerous compliments from family and coworkers, I don’t know why, but I get nervous when people of a much larger weight give me compliments suddenly too.

Im not trying to insinuate they mean harm when they say anything. I know them and they’re very nice people, but I can’t help but want to run and hide when they say anything about my weight because I get this overwhelming feeling of guilt.

Like I’m offending them in some way by not being a big girl myself anymore.

They’re still friendly coworkers with me when we’re around each other, but I seriously want to turn invisible when they say any complements to me.

My weight loss has always been becuase of pretty bad medical concerns that consist of my heart health and spinal stenosis. So I don’t try hard to receive compliments. My primary focus has been on my health. I’m also a bit of a hypochondriac, so I’m eating a lot better because feeling like I wasn’t going to wake up in the morning for months made me anxious as all hell about death and how I wasn’t ready for any of that, but I digress.

So yeah. Is it normal to feel this way around heavier set individuals when they pay you a compliment? How does anyone cope with this? TIA!

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How do I gain muscle while losing a significant amount of weight l?

A few years ago, I (21M) managed to drop from 310 pounds down to 185, but even at that lower weight, I didn’t have much muscle and I still carried noticeable fat in my face and stomach. Unfortunately, life threw some challenges my way, and I eventually climbed back up to around 280. Since then, I’ve dropped back to 190, but once again, I found myself in the same situation—lighter, but not lean or muscular. I’ve now gained a bit of that weight back and currently sit at around 220.

This time, I want things to be different. I’m pushing to get down to around 170, but with a clear focus on building muscle and achieving a lean, defined look, not just losing weight for the sake of it. I’ve started incorporating core workouts into my routine, which I hope will help with the belly fat, but I’m still unsure how to strike the right balance between losing fat and gaining muscle effectively. I also want to make sure I don’t lose strength or look “skinny fat” again.

Given my history of weight loss without muscle development, what’s the most effective way to lose weight while also building real, visible muscle and achieving a leaner physique? Are there specific types of training, nutrition strategies, or recovery approaches I should follow to avoid repeating the same pattern? I’m ready to commit, but I want to be smart about it this time and actually reach the body I’ve been aiming for. Currently I’m sitting at aggressive 1500 calories Intake daily but I’m burning around 800-1000 Calories at the gym daily also. I started this “cut” around 2 weeks ago and I’m down 8 pounds so far. Any tips or suggestions help massively.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

How to get over the fear of loose skin

Hi! I'm a 21F, 5'4 and 218 pounds. I started my weight loss journey like a week ago and I have to say, I am SO SCARED of getting loose skin. I know the mantra is "would you rather have loose skin or heart disease" but if I'm being honest, the main reason I'm loosing weight is for aesthetics. The health benefits are great, obviously, but I'm already so insecure about how my body looks (I have HS, so lots of scars) that I can't get it out of my head that if I'm going to have loose skin, what's the point? I'm just adding to the list of things to be insecure about.

Like I want to be able to wear tank tops without covering my arms but if I'm going to have flabby skin even after loosing 100 pounds then it all just feels like I'm still going to be stuck in a fat body. I'm also starting to hate myself for letting it get so bad that I've essentially doomed myself 🙃. Is there anything that helped you change your perspective? I know loosing weight is the objective right thing to do, but I already feel so defeated??

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