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It's quite simple to make different kinds of smoothies. They are delicious and healthy. It takes a lot of experimenting, but here are a few ideas.
Steps
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1Place about a 1/2 cup of ice in the blender.
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2Decide which kind of fruit you want to use in your smoothie, and prepare them by peeling, cutting, removing seeds, etc.
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3Combine different kinds of fruit, such as: banana and strawberry, kiwi and strawberry, orange and apple, apple and banana, etc. Use your imagination and mix what sounds best to you!
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4Add fruit juice to enhance the flavor, such as grape juice or grapefruit juice, apple juice, etc. What separates a smoothie from just a glass of juice is that it is mixed with something that thickens it into a shake-like consistency. You have several options for this thickener: yogurt, sherbet, sorbet, ice cream, gelato, and ice all work. You might have noticed that some of those options are healthier than others, and you'll have to decide whether you want to optimize for flavor or nutrition in your smoothie.
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5Don't forget milk.
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6Blend.
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7Serve and enjoy!
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I make smoothies with chocolate?
Community AnswerOf course! Try to add some fruit to it for fiber, however; bananas work great with chocolate, and their taste won't be too noticeable. -
QuestionHow to make chocolate smoothies without using fruits?Community AnswerA smoothie, by definition, contains fruit. If you don't want any fruit, make a chocolate milkshake.
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QuestionHow I can make a green smoothie?Community AnswerYou can add a combination of kiwi, pear, green apple, green grapes, spinach, celery, lettuce, kale or arugula.
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QuestionWhat nutrients are in smoothies?
animesisters 123Community AnswerSmoothies include fruits, which contain vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy body. The milk has calcium, which is good for bones, and height growth. -
QuestionCan I use coconut for a smoothie, and if so, how?Community AnswerYes, you can use coconut milk, coconut shreds, coconut water and more. Just blend in to the smoothie with fruit. I suggest coconut milk because it will also thicken the drink.
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QuestionHow can I make mixed fruit smoothies?
Community AnswerAdd frozen blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries (a handful or so of each) to 1 1/2 cups of lemonade, orange juice, coconut water, etc. Blend until smooth. If it's too thick, add liquid. If it is too thin, add more fruit. -
QuestionHow much ice should I add?
Tom De BackerTop AnswererIt really is up to you. Personally, I never add ice; I don't like cold drinks. So add as much ice as you like. My advice? Two cubes per glass. -
QuestionHow can I make a smoothie filling so I don’t feel hungry again in two hours?
Community AnswerAdd your favorite nut butter, blend in a spoonful of chia seeds or fold in tofu or yogurt.
Warnings
- Not everyone will like the same types quantities of fruit... it's often better to invent your own recipe than to use someone else's (like one you found on the internet)Thanks!
- Always wash fruit before using.Thanks!
- Takes a few tries to get ingredients correct and in the right proportion according to your own tasteThanks!
- Can be quite time consuming... but is usually worth it!Thanks!
