Supercharge Your Swim with a Smoothie

We’ve all been there – the blender comes out for a week or two before being banished to the back of a cupboard and never seen again. It’s time to get it back out again though because with plenty of nutrients to fuel your swim and accelerate your recovery, a smoothie is a fantastic and refreshing option during the summer months. Managing to get the right consistency and taste can sometimes be a bit of a challenge when blending up at home, but with these two delicious recipes your smoothies will never fail to taste great and make you feel great too!

Arla Lactofree Green Charger Smoothie

A fruity blend of pineapple, mango and delicious Arla Lactofree - a real feel good refresher!

Prep Time: 5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Arla Lactofree Semi Skimmed Milk Drink 500ml

Frozen Pineapple 180g

Frozen Mango 100g

Honey 1 tbsp

Baby Spinach 60g

Kale 30g

Optional Topping: 2 fresh Pineapple wedges

Method:

Step 1 - In a blender, whizz together milk, frozen pineapple, frozen mango and honey. Pour out a third of the mixture into a glass and set aside.

Step 2 - Add the spinach and kale to the remaining mix and whizz until smooth.

Step 3 - Top up the glasses you set aside in step 1 with the green smoothie mixture and swirl with a spoon. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, serve & enjoy!

Arla Lactofree Pink Power Smoothie

Sweet berries coupled with creamy Arla Lactofree and topped with crunchy granola - what more could you ask for?

Prep Time: 5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Arla Lactofree Semi Skimmed Milk Drink 300ml

Frozen strawberries 100g

Frozen raspberries 50g

Frozen blueberries 50g

1 Frozen Banana

6 Ice Cubes

Granola 2 tbsp

Toasted almond flakes 2 tbsp

Chia seeds 2 tbsp

Optional Topping: Frozen Berry Mix

Method:

Step 1 - In a blender, whizz together the milk, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, banana and ice until smooth.

Step 2 - Divide between 2 bowls. Top with the granola, toasted almonds, chia seeds and optional mixed frozen berries.

Serve and enjoy!