Spring Is In: Smoothie Recipes to Bring the Season Alive

From September to November, New Zealand enjoys everything spring has to offer. From warm, sunny days to cool, misty showers, the season gets into full swing and the nation’s fruit-growing areas are blessed with blossom. 

As the days grow longer and the nights milder, is there anything better than a sweet and simple springtime smoothie? To put a little spring in your step, we’ve put together a few delicious recipes of our own:

ZICO® mint-lime smoothie 

Serves 1

 

Ingredients:

¾ cup ZICO Natural Coconut Water

1½ bananas

1 orange, peeled and deseeded

3 mint sprigs, just leaves

½ a lime, peeled

½ cup spinach or kale (optional)

½ cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

ZICO® chocolate & banana smoothie

Serves 1

 

Ingredients:

1 cup ZICO Chocolate Coconut Water

1 banana

2 tbsp. almond butter (or peanut butter)

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

ZICO® green smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 cup ZICO Natural Pure Premium Coconut Water

1 cup ice

1 cup almond milk

1 cup kale

1 cup spinach

1 banana

4 dates

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.