When you are trying to keep a watch on your diet, you are likely to drink a lot of smoothies through the day. These smoothies can be made of fruits or greens.
A Smoothie is a great substitute for a snack. When blended with the right ingredients, smoothies can be a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
A smoothie is a blended drink of fruit and/or vegetables mixed with a liquid. Naturally, you can add some extras such as yogurt, protein powder, tofu, sweeteners, flavorings, etc. It's a convenient way to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables. You can try different combinations of fruits, vegetables and liquids to enjoy every day.
The biggest problem with the smoothie drinks you get in the supermarket is a lot of them have added sugars and other additives and preservatives that really strip the smoothe of its title of being healthy.
Start with Liquid
Liquid is the main ingredients for any delicious smoothie. Start with 1-2 cups of liquid. There are different types of liquids you can you use when making smoothies and will depend on your diet and taste. Water, fruit juices, dairy milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and even tea can be used as your liquid base.
Soy milk is one of the best bases you can use because it contains a significant amount of protein. Using fruit juice will give your drink healthier option thanks to its rich vitamin content. You can also use tea to give you a boost whenever you feel sleepy in the middle of the day.
Add Powder
Protein, vitamins, chlorella and spirulina are great powders that you can incorporate in your smoothie recipes. Adding protein powder can help correct protein deficiency in the body. Chlorella and spirulina powder are also supplements that you can include in your smoothies.
Fruit & Veggies
When it comes to fruit smoothies, people often choose banana as their first choice because it can blend well with other fruits and still taste good. You can also try other fruits like pineapple, orange, kiwi, watermelon, apple, and papaya. Vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, carrot, parsley, spinach, tomato are also healthy and delicious options.To add more taste, you can mix dried fruits like raisins, plums and dates. Frozen fruits and veggies makes your smoothie a more fulfilling refreshment and can be added instead of ice.
Extra Ingredients and Flavours
To give your smoothie extra flavor, you can add additional ingredients. Common favourites that are often used are honey, nectar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa powder, nutmeg and grated coconut. You can also combine cottage cheese, tofu, oats, wheat bran, brewer's yeast, wheatgrass and other supplements to your smoothies to give yourself a nutritional boost.
Add Ice
Don't forget to add ice (or frozen fruit) into your smoothie for a more refreshing drink. Adding ice will make your smoothie thicker..
Mix All Ingredients Well
For a fuller smoothie, blend all ingredients for at least few minutes. Put the ingredients together and mix in a blender. Make sure to add adequate liquid.
There you have it, let your imagination run wild to create your favorite flavour combinations. Enjoy!
A Smoothie is a great substitute for a snack. When blended with the right ingredients, smoothies can be a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
A smoothie is a blended drink of fruit and/or vegetables mixed with a liquid. Naturally, you can add some extras such as yogurt, protein powder, tofu, sweeteners, flavorings, etc. It's a convenient way to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables. You can try different combinations of fruits, vegetables and liquids to enjoy every day.
The biggest problem with the smoothie drinks you get in the supermarket is a lot of them have added sugars and other additives and preservatives that really strip the smoothe of its title of being healthy.
Start with Liquid
Liquid is the main ingredients for any delicious smoothie. Start with 1-2 cups of liquid. There are different types of liquids you can you use when making smoothies and will depend on your diet and taste. Water, fruit juices, dairy milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and even tea can be used as your liquid base.
Soy milk is one of the best bases you can use because it contains a significant amount of protein. Using fruit juice will give your drink healthier option thanks to its rich vitamin content. You can also use tea to give you a boost whenever you feel sleepy in the middle of the day.
Add Powder
Protein, vitamins, chlorella and spirulina are great powders that you can incorporate in your smoothie recipes. Adding protein powder can help correct protein deficiency in the body. Chlorella and spirulina powder are also supplements that you can include in your smoothies.
Fruit & Veggies
When it comes to fruit smoothies, people often choose banana as their first choice because it can blend well with other fruits and still taste good. You can also try other fruits like pineapple, orange, kiwi, watermelon, apple, and papaya. Vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, carrot, parsley, spinach, tomato are also healthy and delicious options.To add more taste, you can mix dried fruits like raisins, plums and dates. Frozen fruits and veggies makes your smoothie a more fulfilling refreshment and can be added instead of ice.
Extra Ingredients and Flavours
To give your smoothie extra flavor, you can add additional ingredients. Common favourites that are often used are honey, nectar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa powder, nutmeg and grated coconut. You can also combine cottage cheese, tofu, oats, wheat bran, brewer's yeast, wheatgrass and other supplements to your smoothies to give yourself a nutritional boost.
Add Ice
Don't forget to add ice (or frozen fruit) into your smoothie for a more refreshing drink. Adding ice will make your smoothie thicker..
Mix All Ingredients Well
For a fuller smoothie, blend all ingredients for at least few minutes. Put the ingredients together and mix in a blender. Make sure to add adequate liquid.
There you have it, let your imagination run wild to create your favorite flavour combinations. Enjoy!
