Fruit smoothies are addictive! Once you’ve decided which kind of fruit smoothie you want to make, here are some useful preparation tips. To start with, it’s worthwhile investing in a high-speed blender to minimize any fruit lumps and chunks of ice cubes!
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- A basic smoothie includes fruit, liquid or yogurt and ice. All you need to do is dump all the ingredients in your blender and blend on high until it’s smooth.
- If you have time, freeze your fruit before making your smoothies. Otherwise, maybe add an extra ice cube or two.
- You can use nut milk, soy milk or rice milk instead of cow’s milk.
- Most of these smoothies call for a little bit of honey (about a tablespoon), but you can also use maple syrup, or plain sugar if you prefer.
- Or, you can skip the sweetener altogether and save about 60 calories per smoothie.
- Stevia and Sucralose also work fine as honey substitutes, but I find I need to use less than a tablespoon per smoothie.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment. Sample your smoothie before you pour it into your glass — add a little more of whatever you think it needs.
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Source: Shereen Lehman, MS
Michelle Wheelhouse
thanks