Around 10% of American’s eat enough fruit and vegetables.
These colorful foods are essential for optimal health, but they aren’t always convenient to slip into every meal. That’s where smoothies come in; if you want a nice snack that’s healthy and easy to make, it’s time you learned about how to make the perfect smoothie.
Once you finesse your smoothie recipe, you won’t go back. Say hello to a new, vibrant you that gets all the fruits and veggies you need in one nutrient-packed meal.
Read on to learn all you need to know about making the perfect smoothie.
- Equipment
First things first, do you have the tools for the job? For most people, the best blender can be found in any home or kitchen shop. They aren’t expensive and will do the job.
If you want to add substantial amounts of hard or dry foods to your smoothies, you’ll need to invest in a slightly pricier food processor or chop up these foods yourself before adding them to the blender.
- Flavor
When you’re ready to get started, you need to consider your base flavor. Do you want it to promote health and wellness or be a sweet, sugary treat?
If you’re stuck on ideas, try picking a color scheme – e.g., green vegetables or red berries.
- Temperature
Next, do you want a room-temperature smoothie or an ice-cold shake? Generally, frozen fruit has a better texture in a smoothie and will keep it fresh for longer.
Frozen bananas make a delicious creamy texture once blended, and you can find many recipes for banana smoothie ‘ice cream’.
- Liquid Ingredients
Next, what liquids will you use to bulk up your smoothie? You’ve got free reign here to experiment with your favorites. Some common options include:
- Coconut water
- Almond milk
- Cows milk
- Water
- Fruit juice
Depending on your taste preferences, health goals, and what’s in your fridge, you can choose what liquid will be best in your smoothie.
- Nuts and Berries
If you want to add some flair and texture to your perfect smoothie, nuts, seeds, and berries can go a long way.
These can add some class to an otherwise bland smoothie and really spice it up. Try adding an acai pack or some crushed cashew nuts and see how much nicer your smoothie tastes.
- Extras
Finally, it’s time to add any extras to tickle your taste buds. This is where you can add those final flavors that make your smoothie truly perfect.
If you’ve got a banana base, try experimenting with small amounts of cinnamon. Try a small amount of organic honey to soften the flavors if you’ve gone for a green smoothie.
Experiment, and you’ll soon find your perfect recipe!
The Perfect Smoothie: Easy When You Know How
That’s the science behind making the perfect smoothie; it’s not just throwing everything in a blender. Follow these six tips, and you’ll find you can make smoothies worthy of the stars.
So what are you waiting for? Time to go shopping!
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