Healthy Summer Dips & Smoothies!

It's getting hot! Smoothies can be such a refreshing low calorie way to stay hydrated and cool! The possibilities are endless, but we've really been enjoying the two we're sharing with you! Have a favorite smoothie or yummy summer dip? Share it with us in the comments! We'd love to hear from you.

1. Berry Chipotle Dip

Ingredients

1 (5.3oz) greek yogurt - blueberry or raspberry 

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 tsp. ground chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

Zest of lemon

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. chipotle in adobo

4 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

Puree all ingredients in a food processor.

Refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors come together.

Serve with veggies or chips.

2. Spicy Black Bean Dip

Ingredients

15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup fresh salsa

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, including stems

2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulsate until the black beans and cilantro are nearly blended. Add up to a tablespoon of water to thin the hummus if necessary.

Serve with tortilla chips or fresh cut vegetables like bell pepper strips, cucumbers, zucchini, celery, snap peas, or carrots.

3. Blue Cheese Date dip

Ingredients

1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

1 tablespoon nonfat buttermilk

5 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened $

3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened $

3 tablespoons minced pitted dates (2 to 3 dates)

1 tablespoon minced shallots

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind $

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add dates, shallots, lemon rind, salt, and pepper; beat at medium speed until well blended, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.

2. Spoon cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a ball, using a rubber spatula. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap; chill overnight.

3. Combine parsley and walnuts in a shallow dish. Unwrap cheese ball; gently roll in nut mixture, coating well. Place on a serving plate. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Summer Crush Smoothie

1 cup fresh organic strawberries

1/2 green apple

1/4 lemon

1/2 almond milk

4 ice cubes

Blend for 2 minutes and enjoy!

5. Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

1 cup pineapple 

1/2 cup almond / coconut blend milk

ginger

Ice

Blend for 2 minutes and enjoy!

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