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How to Make a Perfect Smoothie

Learn how to make a perfect smoothie with this simple formula that includes fruits, vegetables, flavor boosters, healthy fats, and natural sweeteners. Say goodbye to boring blends forever.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 to 2 servings
Calories: 114

Ingredients

For the liquid base (about 1 cup total)

  • Water
  • Coconut water
  • Milk or plant milk (unsweetened)
  • Fruit juice (not from concentrate)
  • Vegetable juice (not from concentrate)
  • Plain unsweetened yogurt
  • Kefir
  • Tea (cooled)

For the fruit, fresh or frozen (1 to 2 cups total)

  • Banana
  • Berries
  • Cherries
  • Mango
  • Apple
  • Pineapple
  • Peach
  • Pear
  • Avocado
  • Persimmon
  • Papaya
  • Orange
  • Grapefruit
  • Grapes
  • Kiwi
  • Passion fruit
  • Cooked pumpkin

For the optional vegetable (1/2 to 1 cup total)

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Kale
  • Chard
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  • Cucumber
  • Bell pepper
  • Broccoli
  • Rocket leaves
  • Dandelion greens
  • Carrots
  • Fennel
  • Zucchini

For the optional boosters and flavorings (as many as you’d like!)

  • Dry spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, turmeric, saffron)
  • Fresh herbs
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh turmeric
  • Cacao powder or nibs
  • Nuts
  • Desiccated coconut
  • Seeds
  • Protein powders (hemp, pea, brown rice, whey)
  • Superfood powders
  • Bee pollen
  • Coffee (cooled)

For the optional healthy fat (choose 1 & use 1 to 2 teaspoons)

  • Coconut oil
  • Flax oil
  • Olive oil
  • Omega-3 oil from fish or algae
  • Evening primrose oil

For optional extra-thick smoothies (about 1 tablespoon)

  • Nut butter
  • Seed butter
  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseeds
  • Psyllium seeds
  • Rolled oats (or cooked oatmeal)
  • Unsweetened Greek yoghurt
  • Cooked white beans
  • Tofu (silken or soft)

For the optional sweetener (choose one)

  • Soft dates
  • Dried figs, prunes or apricots
  • Raw honey
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Stevia
  • Frozen Bananas

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender, combine your selection of base, fruits, vegetables, flavorings, healthy fats, thickeners, and sweeteners. If you are not using any frozen fruits or vegetables, toss in a handful of ice cubes.
  • Blend on high speed until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g