Smoothies are one of my children’s favorites whenever we eat out, and so I’ve decided to look for a smoothie recipe to know how to make one. And what a blessing this chart is. It’s got everything to know about a smoothie recipe. A smoothie is perfect to serve during a barbecue party or even on a regular family outing at the beach. 🙂
Learn How to Chill in a Breeze This Summer by Making a Healthy Smoothie Recipe
Great thanks to Super Skinny Me for developing this cute and informative infographic smoothie recipe for us to learn from and share.
How to Make a Smoothie Awesome
Behold, the smoothie.
A meal in a glass. And not just any meal. A fast one too. And done right, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein, healthy fats and so much more. Not only nutritious but super delicious. Replace a meal such as breakfast or use it as a supplement or snack. Stay healthy, lose weight, gain weight. Adapt it any way you can. There is so much more to smoothies than fruit, yogurt, and ice. Here’s how to make a smoothie – awesome!
1. Add Fruit
Choose at least 2 types of fruit – fresh or frozen. And for a super healthy smoothie – make it green, adding vegetables such as kale, spinach, and arugula.
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Banana, Berries, Pear/Apple, Watermelon, Peach, Kiwi, Pineapple, Cherries, Mango, Avocado, Spinach, Kale/Arugula, Beet Greens, Dandelion Greens
2. Choose a Base
Add 1 – 2 cups of liquid. The more juice your chosen fruits / vegetables have, the less liquid you need to add.
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Milk/Rice/Almond/Soy Milk, Fruit juice, Iced Coffee, Iced Green Tea, Coconut Water / Milk, Water
3. Thicken Up
Thicken your smoothie to get the right consistency / creaminess, whilst making it more nutritious.
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Nut butter (e.g. peanut), Yogurt/Kefir/Cottage cheese, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cubes, Coconut Meat, Chia Seeds/Psyllium Husks, Oats/Beans
4. Flavor It
Boost flavor with sweeteners, spices, fruits and herbs. Spices such as cinnamon add a layer of sweetness, without adding extra calories.
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Sugar/Stevia Xylitol, Honey, Maple Syrup, Figs, Dates, Vanilla/Almond Extract, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Herbs (e.g. mint / basil)
5. Power Boost
Take your smoothie to the next level with highly nutritive superfoods.
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Protein Powder, Fish Oil, Goji Berries, Sprouts, Ground flaxseeds, Bee Pollen, Vitamin Powder, Spirulina/Wheatgrass/Green Powder, Maca/Acai/Cocoa Powder, Probiotic
I feel the joy and fulfillment seeing my kids slurping happily away with a beverage that is 100% natural and delicious. It keeps their energy high as they learn different things this summer. What a delicious and cool snack to look forward to after a football or ballet practice, eh? A smoothie recipe that is worth your time of day.
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Originally posted on June 24, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
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