How do u make a smoothie?
Category: Smoothie Q&A
See i can make milkshakes and smoothies but im trying to diet so what are some good fruits and stuff to put into a smoothie thank you
ok i love peanut butter and apples so ima try to make the one with peanut butter and banana with apples
ok i love peanut butter and apples so ima try to make the one with peanut butter and banana with apples
- “K-Weezy”
juice, milk, fruits….esp. berries and bananas.
Put them UP IN IT!!!
The blender that is.
Ingredients:
* Milk, fruit juice, or non-dairy drink
* Fruit (fresh or frozen)
* Ice (optional if you have frozen fruit)
* Yogurt (optional)
Steps:
1. Take out your blender. Lacking a blender, you can make do with a shaker – a cup with a secure lid. Be prepared for a lot of shaking for smooth consistency when using a shaker. Put your favorite fruit in the blender to add flavor.
2. Add 12-16 oz. of milk or a non-dairy drink like soy or rice milk to the blender or shaker. Fruit juice can be used as well for a more tangy flavor.
3. Add fresh or frozen fruit. Try a variety of fruits and frozen fruits to make the smoothie fresh, original, and delicious. Note that frozen fruit may seem less appetizing because it isn’t “fresh,” but frozen fruit makes your smoothie thicker. It will be less like juice and more like a smoothie.
4. Remember to add yogurt!
5. Turn on the blender, using the liquify or puree setting. Begin adding ice cubes one by one. Four to six cubes should be enough. If you’re using a shaker, simply begin shaking until all ingredients are well mixed and then add the ice to chill.
6. When you no longer hear the ice cubes blending, turn off the blender and pour your cool concoction into a large glass.
7. Add a straw and a little umbrella if you’re feeling tropical!
8. Add sugar or honey to make it sweeter because if you don’t it won’t taste as good. Also you could add lemon,orange, or clemintine zest!
9. Enjoy!
Tips:
* If you’re using your smoothie as a meal replacement, adding a green plant powder (available at most health food stores) is a great way to add nutrients and boost your energy.
* If you are using a shaker, most fruits will not blend well. Bananas are one exception. Mash a banana and then add it to the shaker with the other ingredients.
* Frozen fruit can be substituted for some or all of the ice, making for a brighter flavor. You can freeze your own, or buy them pre-frozen. Trader Joe’s sells a variety of frozen fruit that taste great in smoothies.
* Adding 1/2 cup of yogurt or a banana will thicken your smoothie, but don’t add both unless you have another watery fruit
* Balance tart, sweet and savory flavors. For example sesame seed paste makes an interesting counterpoint to kiwi, peanut butter to banana, etc.
* If you want to make the smoothie healthier include a scoop of whey or soy protein powder.
You can put whatever fruit you want into a smoothie. Just try flavour combinations you like, and don’t put too many sugary fruits together.
Peach’s, pears, pineapple, apple, banana, any kind of berry, kiwi, melons, etc.
I heard that when you mix fruit and vegetables, you can only taste the fruit… so maybe try throwing in some carrot or something for extra vitamins, if you can taste it than just don’t do it again. =]
ill teach u
smoothie recipes:
Blueberry, Banana, and Peanut Butter Smoothie
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 tablespoon flax seed meal or wheat germ
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
Put ground flax seed meal or wheat germ into blender to grind and further breakdown. This will also eliminate any bitterness from the flax seed.
Place the banana, blueberries, peanut butter, honey, yogurt, and milk into the blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.
Green Slime Smoothie
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
2 cups spinach
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 banana
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ice
DIRECTIONS
Place the spinach in the freezer until frozen, at least 1 hour.
Combine the spinach, strawberries, banana, honey, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
All-Around Good Smoothie
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons powdered protein supplement
1 1/2 tablespoons flax seed
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, blend the milk, yogurt, banana, protein supplement, flax seed, honey, and strawberries until smooth.
Mango-Banana Smoothie
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen mango pieces
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange-mango juice blend
DIRECTIONS
Combine the banana, mango, yogurt, and juice in a blender; blend until nearly smooth.
Fruits and yogurt. I also add protein powder (whey or soy) if I am having the smoothie instead of a meal. I like peaches and blueberries with yogurt.
You can make a great tasting smoothie with all kinds of fruit. It is best to start off with a ripe banana, this will give your smoothie a creamy texture. The recipe is listed below. Since your are dieting, you should use skim milk or soy milk in the recipe.
My personal favorite is Bananas and Strawberries.
•1 Cup of Ice
•1 peeled banana
•2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries
•1 cup milk
•1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
•1/2 cup orange juice
•2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste
Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Pour into glasses and serve.
just mix the fruit and yogurt and whatever in a blender ..peanut butter is good too :).
try these:
soya milk, banana and peanut butter
strawberries, blackberries and raspberries
Groovy Green Smoothie
1 banana, cut in chunks
1 cup grapes
1 (6 ounce) tub vanilla yogurt
1/2 apple, cored and chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Place the banana, grapes, yogurt, apple and spinach into a blender. Cover, and blend until smooth, stopping frequently to push down anything stuck to the sides. Pour into glasses and serve.
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Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie
1 kiwi, sliced
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (8 ounce) container peach yogurt
In a blender, blend the kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries, ice, orange juice, and yogurt until smooth.
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Yam Smoothie
2 medium yams
3 cups vanilla yogurt
1 cup milk
2 cups ice cubes
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ripe banana, sliced
Prick yams with a fork, and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cool, peel and dice.
Combine the yams, yogurt, milk, ice cubes, sugar and banana in the container of a blender. Blend until smooth.
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Mango-Pineapple Smoothie
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 banana, sliced
1 mango – peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons cream of coconut
In a blender, blend the vanilla yogurt, pineapple juice, banana, mango, milk, and cream of coconut until smooth.
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my favorite recipe:
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 cup orange juice
1 banana
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2-1 cup ice
a small thingy of vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sugar
combine ingredients (LIQUIDS FIRST) and blend until smooth.
ENJOY!
Delicious natural recipe!
well, it doesnt have banana or apple or peanut butter, but its MAD GOOD…i made it up one day…
2 ice cubes
half a can of peaches
peach yogurt
pina colada juice
its great