If you like thick smoothies you can eat with a spoon or tend to eyeball it when making them and they turn out runny, you’re in good company. I’ve made plenty of great-tasting smoothies that have turned out runny and below I share what I add to make them thick before I blend ...
Smoothie Bowls:Really thick smoothies made with lots of frozen fruit make a great base for smoothie bowls. Serve a thick smoothie in a chilled bowl and top with a combination of fresh chopped fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, and super foods like hemp hearts, chia seeds, buckwheat groats, or ...
You especially want to make sure you don’t add your frozen ingredients when all you have is some liquid; otherwise, you’ll make ice cream more than a smoothie. At this point, you can then add ingredients to adjust the consistency of your smoothies. I have a bunch of tips on how to...
You can achieve a thick and creamier smoothie by freezing the intended fruits overnight. Frozen fruits, especially the ones with high levels of fiber and pectin, make a very great effort in thickening your smoothies and making them creamier. There are a lot of frozen fruits you can use aside...
If you do not use frozen fruit, you might want to add a few ice cubes. Do not use ice that is already months old – it takes on the taste and odour of other things in your freezer. Also make sure to use clean water. 5. Here we go: ...
Fruit is naturally sweet, so you can curb added sugars from sweeteners and juices. Try some unexpected additions like frozencauliflower, avocado, or leafy greens, to get more nutrients. Are Smoothies Healthy? “Smoothies can be a healthy choice if they’re made with nutritious ingredients,” Sy...
Some of my favorite ingredients are slivered fresh ginger, cardamom (great with banana/date/coconut), basil and lemon zest. I also add a handful of greens. In the winter I don’t use frozen fruit or ice and tend to blend avocado smoothies thick and eat with a spoon like pudding, so ...
This fruit smoothie is a little sweet (thanks to the berries) and a little tart (courtesy of the pomegranate). It’s also bursting with healthy nutrients. Frozen fruit and Greek yogurt make it thick and creamy. Fruit smoothies are an easy go-to for a healthy and delicious breakfast or sn...
Whatevermake and model you have, play around with ratios and call it a science experiment. If the mix is too thick, add a little liquid at a time. If there’s too much liquid, add some more frozen ingredients. Simple recipes likeour mixed berry smoothieare very forgiving if you need t...
Tips for making smoothies Here are a few of my favorite tips I like to share in regards to making the best creamy, healthy smoothies: Use frozen fruit.Using frozen fruit is best as it helps keeps the smoothie cold and thick. Sometimes ice doesn’t blend as well, so it’s best to ski...