Smoothies hit the spot all year round. Not only are they delicious and refreshing, but they’re also packed full of nutrients. They’re one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting a good variety of fruit and vegetables into your diet. But how could you make your smoothie experience even better? Try these tips at home and you’ll be making smoothies your whole family will be after.
Add Ingredients in the Right Order
The number one rule to making the perfect smoothies is to make sure you add the ingredients in the right order. When putting them into the blender, you should lead with liquids (like orange juice or milk). Then, fruits or vegetables, leafy greens, and dry ingredients such as nuts, seeds, or powders. And then finally frozen items like ice or ice cream. This ensures that the smoothie is as smooth as possible.
Use a Base
A base is an ingredient that thickens the smoothie up and helps bind all of the ingredients together. Good examples of bases are yogurt, milk, cream, or ice cream. If you want a plant-based base, good candidates are non-dairy milk, bananas, or vegan ice cream.
Decorate the Glass
Slide a few slices of fresh fruit into the sides of the glass. This way, when you pour the smoothie into it, it will have a lovely pattern adorning the glass.
