At my house, we just love frozen fruit smoothies. They are simple to make and are actually good for you. You can make these delicious cool drinks with just about any type of fruit or even combine different types of fruit. Here’s how to make your very own frozen fruit smoothie. It is very easy.
Here’s What You Need:
First, let us talk about the hardware. To make smoothie you have got to have a good blender. A regular blender will do the job. I like to make my smoothies individually in a small blender like the magic bullet. Larger blenders are great for making bigger batches.
Frozen fruit comes next. You can make frozen smoothies with just about any type of fruit and of course also combinations of fruit. Try banana, peach and strawberry for example.
Yogurt makes another great addition to just about any smoothie. I like the tart flavor and it creates a nice smooth texture. Low or non-fat yogurts are the most figure-friendly, but you can use any type of yogurt as well as any flavor. Greek yogurt is a nice option because it is higher in protein than regular yogurt.
The last ingredient you need in your smoothie is a liquid to thin the drink out and make it blendable. You can use water, milk or your favorite juice. Add just enough liquid to get the smoothie to the consistency you like. A good rule of thumb is to start with 1 part yogurt, 1 part juice or milk and 2 parts of frozen fruit. For a yummy strawberry smoothie blend 2 cups frozen berries with a cup each of milk and low-fat vanilla yogurt.
As I mentioned above you can adjust the consistency of your smoothie by adding more or less of the liquid. You can also blend in some ice as well to make it more frozen and lighter
Blending It Together:
Let’s talk about blending. Toss your fruit and yogurt in the blender and give it a few whirls, then add the liquid. If your blender has a pulsing function (most do) use it. It allows any larger piece of fruit to sink back down to the bottom and get chopped up. Doing this will make sure the fruit gets incorporated well and the end result is a smooth and delicious smoothie.
If your blender starts working too hard, it’s time to add a little more liquid to make sure everything moves around well.
If you are planning on using a good bit of ice in your smoothie, start by chopping it in your blender first before you add any of the fruit or yogurt. It will help mix the other ingredients together.
By the way, you don’t have to stick to just frozen fruit in your smoothie. Feel free to mix both fresh and frozen fruits. You can purchase the frozen fruit at the store, or freeze your own when it is in season. It is very easy to freezer berries for example. Just put them in a freezer bag and freeze them whole.
Slices of frozen banana make a great addition to just about any fruit smoothie. I just peel any bananas that are starting to get a little too ripe and then cut them into slices. Put them into a freezer bag and freeze until you need them for a smoothie. Works perfectly and they give the smoothies an extra creamy texture.
Create a delicious smoothie with this strawberry smoothie recipe. It’s quick and simple to make and you can find more smoothie recipes at http://healthy.hillbillyhousewife.com/category/recipes/smoothies
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