It's still summer and with summer comes the sweet and fresh taste of fruity smoothies. It's the perfect time to get the blender out of the pantry and make delicious smoothies. But before you get started, you need to know the 7 essential steps to make the perfect smoothie.
The base of your smoothie plays a crucial role in the end result. When it comes to choosing a base for your smoothie, make sure you choose wisely as it is very important to have the right balance of ingredients right from the start. You can use milk, fruit juice or coconut water, depending on the flavors you want to add to your smoothie.
Nothing tastes better than fresh summer fruit. Have you bought way too many mangoes or have your bananas turned too brown? You can easily peel and freeze them and save them for your next smoothie. Freezing fruit in a plastic bag or jar can save you a lot of time and will also add a fresh and vibrant touch to your smoothie. It is better to add frozen fruit instead of ice as your main frozen ingredient, as ice can spoil the consistency of your smoothie.
Starting your day with an immune booster is very important, especially if you are facing a stressful day at work or at home. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron and other nutrients, so make sure to add some citrus, ginger, strawberry or kiwi next time you make a smoothie.
Smoothies are a great way to supplement your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. By adding a handful of vegetables such as kale, spinach or lettuce, you add flavor and a large amount of nutrients to your smoothie.
The consistency of your smoothie will depend on how you blend it. The trick to a creamy smoothie is to mix your ingredients step by step. It is recommended that you mix your veggies with your base at the beginning and then add the rest of the ingredients to avoid chunks in your smoothie. The speed at which you blend the smoothie also plays a vital role in its smoothness. It is recommended to start mixing at a slow speed and then work at a higher speed.
If you like sweet smoothies, there are a few healthy ways to naturally sweeten your smoothies and get some extra nutrients too. You can add a dash of honey, maple syrup or molasses to sweeten your smoothies. If you prefer to sweeten your smoothie with fruit, bananas, dates, grapes and watermelons are good sweet ingredients.
