5 refreshing smoothies to save any summer afternoon

Monday 28 July 2025 12:00 - Patricia González
5 refreshing smoothies to save any summer afternoon

Dear summer, I love you. Your afternoons at the beach, the mojito on the terrace with friends, the long days, the fresh watermelon from the fridge... But I have to tell you something: sometimes, your suffocating heat overwhelms me. So much so, that I end up lying on the sofa, with the fan just a few centimeters away; that heat gets inside me. It's time, I know, to make myself a refreshing smoothie.

All I need is some frozen fruit, maybe a ripe banana, a little milk, a drop of honey and all well blended for breakfast or a snack on a Sunday that doesn't necessarily have to be Sunday. There is no better drink against the summer doldrums, with the permission of all those cold creams that I like to enjoy at lunchtime.

But today it's all about sweetness. Milkshakes, smoothies, ice-cream shakes that taste like dessert and relief at the same time. Here is a compilation to enjoy them when the heat doesn't let up... or simply when you feel like something cold, creamy and delicious.



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Vanilla milkshake

For a fresh and fruity break to sip under a parasol, opt for the smoothie! With just 2 ingredients and a blender at hand, you can transform your vanilla ice cream into a refreshing drink. An ideal alternative to hydrate yourself if you ever get tired...


Strawberry and vanilla milkshake

For a refreshing and fruity drink break, opt for our milkshake ;-) With only 3 ingredients, enjoy a sweet, creamy liquid with the taste of strawberry and vanilla. A winning combination that will please both kids and adults at snack time :-) A great way...


Banana and vanilla milkshake

Is your banana getting too ripe in the fruit bowl? Don't throw it away! Instead, turn it into an extra creamy milkshake! Grab your blender and mix it with vanilla ice cream and a splash of milk. After a few seconds, you'll have a refreshing and fruity...


Coffee and date smoothie to wake you up!

Need a kick-start to the day? This coffee and date smoothie is your new secret weapon to awaken your senses! The perfect combination of the strength of coffee and the sweetness of dates gives you maximum energy in the morning. Ready in the blink of...


Frappuccino, starbucks style

If you have ever been to a Starbucks, you must know their famous drink: the frappuccino. An iced cappuccino, a great drink for coffee lovers! Here's how to make it yourself!




Patricia GonzálezPatricia González
Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)

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