Hey, Reader!

We don't know about where you are, but where we live (midwest US) has been in a heatwave for the last week. We need some refreshing drinks! Water is great, and we drink a lot of plain water, but sometimes you just want a fun beverage. This email is packed with ideas for fun beverages from flavored lemonade to smoothies to milkshakes and even caffeinated drinks! We hope you find a recipe or two in here you'd like to try. Stay cool (and hydrated) out there!

Vegan Summer Beverage Recipes

​New Recipe: Blueberry Fruit Syrup​
(use in mocktails, lemonade, iced teas, iced coffee, sparkling water, and more)

Easy Homemade Blueberry Fruit Syrup is perfect on top of French toast, pancakes and ice cream or you can use it in cold drinks like lemonade, sparkling water, or iced tea for a big burst of sweet berry flavor. This fresh blueberry syrup is super easy to make and is loaded with blueberry flavor without the high fructose corn syrup or weird ingredients.

​Coffee Milkshake​

This Coffee Milkshake is a super special treat for coffee lovers. With a little cold brew coffee, ice cream, and almond milk, you'll have a fun way to perk yourself up. It's such an easy recipe!

​The Best Green Smoothie​

Sweet and ACTUALLY DELICIOUS but nutrient-packed, this delicious and easy Green Smoothie is refreshing, satisfying, and nourishing. It makes a great complement to any plant-based breakfast but is a tasty treat any time of day.

​Tahini Milkshake​

This Tahini Milkshake is a chilly yet cozy drink! Nutty tahini is a rich, peanut-butter-like spread that is made from sesame seeds. With some frozen banana and a pinch of cinnamon, you'll have a comforting yet easy dessert or snack with this tahini shake recipe! (It also works with peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or whatever nut/seed butter you have on hand!

​Pina Colada Smoothie​

Refreshing, simple, and delicious, these Vegan Pina Coladas will make you feel like you're in a tropical paradise… even if you’re on your couch in the middle of Illinois. Make them with or without alcohol for a light treat for those hot summer days.

​Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie​

Creamy, thick, and delicious, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Tofu Smoothie is an incredibly high protein vegan smoothie without protein powder. Loaded with 40 grams of protein and other nutrients like fiber and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, this vegan protein shake is incredibly quick and easy to make and seriously delicious. Enjoy this silken tofu smoothie as breakfast, dessert, or a nourishing post-workout recovery shake.​

​Matcha Milkshakes​

​Matcha Milkshakes are super easy summer treats that give you an energy boost for your day! With your favorite non-dairy milk and coconut-based vanilla ice cream (or any), this matcha dessert is great as a snack or a breakfast side. Just plop 3 simple ingredients in a blender, pour, and enjoy.

​Protein Coffee Shake​

Wake up and get energized with this delicious Protein Coffee shake recipe! Cold brew coffee, protein powder, and whole foods make up this super easy iced protein coffee. Get to blending and enjoy!

​Coconut Milkshake​

This Coconut Milkshake is so creamy! With just 5 ingredients (you really only need 3), it's a super easy to make summer treat. Add everything to a blender and in just a few minutes you're good to go with this coconut shake recipe.

​Iced Banana Matcha Latte​

This Iced Banana Matcha Latte is delicious and refreshing. Sweetened with frozen ripe banana and a Medjool date (or your choice of sweetener), this healthy and caffeinated morning drink (or afternoon pick-me-up) will provide you with long lasting non-jittery energy throughout your day.

That's all for now. Hope you can try one of these recipes soon!

Looking for a specific recipe? Reply to this email. If I have the recipe, I'll send you the link. And if I don't, it might just end up on my recipe to-do list!

Liz Madsen
​ZardyPlants​