Do you know Smoothie? Let me tell you. A smoothie is a blend of different fruits and vegetables.
All you need to do is simply take a bunch of fruits or vegetables and drop them into a blender and hit ‘go’ and there you have your drink.
Smoothies are a great source of fiber, increases consumption of fruits and vegetables, can be a meal replacement, helps manage food cravings and can provide a nutritional balance of fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
You could go with traditional fruits like strawberries and raspberries, or choose tropical options like pineapple and mango. Bananas are often used to thicken smoothies, but if you’re not a fan, consider nut butters, yogurt, or coconut milk instead.
As for the liquid, water could work, but milk (including plant-based options like oat or almond) and coconut water are better. Then the add-ins are where things really get fun. Try cocoa (or cacao) powder, hemp or chia seeds for a little crunch, greens like spinach or kale for color and nutrients, etc.
Want to go overboard with the add-ins and worry your smoothie can’t take it? Serve them in a bowl instead! That way you can keep your blended proportions the same, but add as many toppings as you want.