5 Smoothie Recipes to Quench Your Thirst This Sunny Season

With the hot and humid weather in Singapore, staying hydrated is absolutely essential. Smoothies make the perfect refreshment drinks to quench your thirst as they are packed with fruits and other ingredients that provide vital nutrients and hydration. Not to mention, they also taste delicious and can be made with almost any combination of fruits or even vegetables.

The best part? For most smoothie recipes, you’ll just need a single smoothie blender, and you’ll have all the home appliances you need to create your very own personal smoothie customised to your tastes. Here are 5 smoothie recipes to beat the heat with in Singapore: 

1. Tropical Mango Smoothie

This tropical-inspired drink is a lifesaver on those days when you need a refreshing pick-me-up that also tastes sweet on the lips without being overtly harmful to your hips. Blending these ingredients together creates an irresistibly creamy and tangy treat that’s sure to quench your thirst on a hot day. Feel free to replace the mango with any other tropical fruit you love, from pineapples to bananas or even papaya. You can also mix them all together for an extra lush beverage using this smoothie recipe. 

Ingredients:

  • Mango (1 cup; chopped)
  • Milk or almond milk (½ cup)
  • Ice cubes (½ cup)
  • Plain yoghurt or plain Greek yoghurt (¼ cup)
  • Honey or agave nectar (1 tbsp)

2. Berry Banana Coconut Smoothie

This smoothie is packed with all sorts of deliciousness and can be easily prepared with your smoothie maker. It’s high in fibre and protein thanks to the nut butter, making it the perfect snack or breakfast option. Plus, with the addition of coconut milk and coconut water, it’s sure to keep you hydrated throughout the day. 

Ingredients:

  • Banana (1; frozen)
  • Blueberries (½ cup)
  • Raspberries (½ cup)
  • Coconut milk (¾ cup)
  • Coconut water or almond milk (¼ cup)  
  • Ice cubes (¼ cup)
  • Almond butter (2 tbsp)

3. Pineapple Orange Smoothie 

As sweet and sunny as Singapore’s climate itself, this smoothie recipe combines juicy pineapple with a hint of orange for a drink that’s sure to quench your thirst with immediate effect. This bright, yellow beverage will have you feeling refreshed and energised all day long, although it only takes a few minutes to prepare with the right kitchen appliances. For this smoothie recipe, you’ll need a fruit juicer on top of your smoothie blender. If oranges are not your thing, feel free to swap them out for another citrus fruit like lemon or lime. 

Ingredients:

  • Pineapple (1 cup; chopped)
  • Orange juice (½ cup)
  • Plain yoghurt or plain Greek yoghurt (¼ cup)
  • Honey or agave nectar (1 tbsp)
  • Ice cubes (¼ cup)

4. Sweet Green Smoothie 

This sweet, nutty, and tart smoothie recipe is a great option for those days when you’re craving something a little different. It blends spinach, banana, almond butter, and dates together for an unexpected yet delightful combination of flavours. On top of being delicious, it also happens to be very healthy and full of essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to stay active despite the hot and humid climate in Singapore. 

Ingredients:

  • Spinach (1 cup; fresh or frozen)
  • Banana (½ cup; frozen)
  • Almond butter (2 tbsp)
  • Dates (3 or 4; pitted)
  • Almond milk (¾ cup)
  • Ice cubes (⅓ cup)

5. Peaches & Cream Smoothie 

This smoothie recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty afterwards. It combines almond milk, peaches, Greek yoghurt, and honey in a blender for a creamy and delicious drink that will keep you hydrated throughout the day. If peaches aren’t really your thing, feel free to swap them out for any other type of fruit, such as strawberries or mangoes. 

Ingredients:

  • Peaches (1 cup; fresh or frozen)
  • Plain yoghurt or plain Greek yoghurt (½ cup)
  • Almond milk (1 cup)
  • Honey or agave nectar (1 tbsp)
  • Ice cubes (½ cup)

Get the Best Smoothie Blenders from Kenwood Singapore

Whatever recipe you choose to go with, our personal smoothie makers at Kenwood Singapore allow you to extract every last bit of goodness from whatever fruit or vegetable you toss in them. Pair them with our electric blenders and fruit juicers, and you’ll have everything you need to create all sorts of wild beverages  — from simple juices to yoghurt drinks and even the freshest fruit cocktails; Kenwood’s kitchen appliances do them all and do them best. 

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