A smoothie is a drink made from pureed raw fruit and/or vegetables, typically using a blender. A smoothie often has a liquid base such as water, fruit juice, plant milk, and sometimes dairy products. Here are some Smoothie making tips are:
Here are some tips to improve your smoothie making abilities:
Freeze the fruit for a frostier drink (bananas work well).
Avoid sweetened frozen fruit as this adds calories and may make the drink too syrupy sweet.
Trouble getting the frozen Yoplait* out of the container? Tear off the foil cap and then microwave for about 20 seconds on high. Use a long handled spoon to scoop it out from the bottom.
Drink too thick? Add more juice.
Drink too thin? Add more fruit or a couple ice cubes.
Drink too tart? Add a packet of artificial sweetener.
Drink too sweet? Add lemonade or a small spoonful of lemon juice.
Almost all fruit tastes good in a smoothie, with one glaring exception: grapes!
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*Yoplait is a delicious gluten free yogurt with a wide selection of yogurt flavors.
