15 Seasonal Fruit Smoothies to Cool You Down This Summer

Updated on Aug 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Ah, Summer. The word alone inspires visions of lounging poolside, dips into the ocean, and long, warm nights. Another one of the best parts of Summer can be found not in a pool or ocean, but within your own kitchen: seasonal fruit smoothies. Fresh, fruity, cold, and (best of all!) simple — there's a seemingly endless list of reasons why smoothies should be your Summer go-to.

Luckily, some of our favorite fruits are in season this time of year — including nectarines, watermelon, cherries, strawberries, apricots, and blueberries. How can you get your daily servings of fruit while also getting in the spirit of Summer? With a seasonal fruit smoothie, of course. We've put together 15 of our favorite recipes, so get blending and get drinking — no ID required.

Strawberry Apricot Sunrise Smoothie

This recipe highlights not one, but two of our favorite seasonal fruits: strawberries and apricots. Light, bright, and totally delicious.

Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Does it get more summery than sipping on a pineapple drink?

**Pool not included.

Blueberry-Maple Shake

If you love blueberries, you’re pretty much guaranteed to fall in love with this blueberry maple smoothie.

Blackberry Breakfast Smoothie

Blackberries are one of Summer’s best gifts — but don’t just trust us, trust the person who inspired this blackberry smoothie recipe: Karlie Kloss.

Summer in a Cup Smoothie

Raspberries, banana, orange, and pomegranate juices — yep, this recipe screams Summer.

Mango-Banana-Fig Smoothie

If you’re a fan of figs, you will definitely be a fan of this mango, banana, and fig smoothie. Easy to make and virtually impossible to resist, this recipe provides a unique combination of ingredients.

Green Grapefruit Smoothie

With all of the green smoothie recipes out there these days, it’s rare that we find one that offers something we have yet to see. This recipe does exactly that — the addition of grapefruit totally changes our perception of the tried-and-true green smoothie.

Strawberry, Lychee, and Mint Smoothie

If you’re not already using lychee as a go-to ingredient, Summer is the time to try it out; this recipe is the perfect test run.

Nectarine and Orange Smoothie

Not only does this recipe combine two of our favorite Summer fruits, nectarines and oranges, but it also brings in a hearty addition to make this a meal-replacement worthy drink: avocado.

Plum and Ginger Smoothie

Anyone who loves the sweetness of plums and the warmth of ginger has been warned: this smoothie is highly addictive.

Raspberry-Coconut Smoothie

This fruity smoothie is not only easy to make but also sneaks in some greens with a handful of spinach.

Raspberry-Papaya Smoothie

With on-point additions like raspberry yogurt and lime juice, this tropical smoothie might just be the next best thing to vacation.

Blueberry-Almond Butter Smoothie

This creamy smoothie brings the sweetness without sacrificing the health benefits — dates are the secret ingredient to rounding out this recipe.

Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

With a squeeze of lemon juice, this is basically a blended version of a strawberry-watermelon lemonade. Count us in.

Watermelon Smoothie Cooler

Because of watermelon’s high water content ( . . . duh), it can be a challenge to work into smoothies. But this watermelon smoothie cooler incorporates it seamlessly.