See Hannah’s Summer Smoothie Picks

With the warmer weather and summertime approaching, I thought I’d write about one of my favorite beverages to have in the spring and summah time … SMOOTHIES! Who am I kidding, though … I love smoothies all year round! But there’s nothing like a delicious cold fruity smoothie when it’s warm out. Hence, the perfect summer drink.

My absolute favorite place to get smoothies in Portland is none other than Maine Squeeze. And how convenient that one of its locations is right across the street from the Q Studios at the Portland Public Market! I’m there…quite often. Sometimes once a day.

Maine Squeeze offers a variety of options and combinations for every type of smoothie lover out there. There are three categories to choose from: Fruity, Green, & Chocolate/Nut.

Here are my top picks from each category of smoothie.

Fruity:

Kali Mango: Now THIS is a summertime smoothie. Mango (of course), banana, creamy yogurt, soy milk, OJ, and a little honey to add some more sweetness. It’s fruity, refreshing, and perfect for a summer day.

Green:

Kale Storm: This is definitely my go to health smoothie. I tend to get this one the most often. It has banana, mango, lemon, apple cider and the green stuff of course…spinach and kale! Not everyone is a fan of green smoothies because they think, "Ew, I don’t want lettuce in my smoothie!" But trust me … this nutrient packed smoothie has it all. You can’t taste the green, but you’re still getting a lot of good stuff. To give it a little extra green I occasionally add kelp which they offer as a supplement.

Chocolate/Nut:

Velocity: Some may call these “indulgent” smoothies, but they’re every bit as healthy and delicious as the others. My pick for this category is the Velocity. It has strawberry, dark chocolate, banana & soy milk. Just enough fruit and “indulgent” ingredients to make it a great tasting snack anytime of day. Sometimes I like to add the espresso supplement to this one to give it an extra kick. Yes, that's right, they have espresso as an add on and many more options where that came from.

BONUS Smoothie:

Maine Squeeze starting offering Açaí bowls a bit ago, and they are definitely my new favorite item. It’s a smoothie … in a bowl -- with some added deliciousness on top, including a glob of peanut butter, granola, banana slices, and coconut shreds. AMAZING! Definitely a delicious breakfast item.

Go get yourself a smoothie right now! And be sure to check out the menu online to see what you might like to order for yourself at Maine Squeeze.

You can find Maine Squeeze at the Portland Public Market in Monument Square, and also on Moulton Street. They even have a location in Kittery!