Smoothies are very popular, and they’re ideal for getting a good supply of nutrients in one go, especially if you don’t have time to eat a full meal. They’re really easy to make with just a few ingredients and a blender. The main ingredients you’ll need are fruit (or vegetables!) and a liquid of some sort – couldn’t be simpler.
To make your smoothie, just put the prepared fruit (i.e. skins removed, seeds taken out, roughly chopped if they’re large or firm fruits) into the jug, pour over the liquid, add any extras you want, such as seeds, or maybe flavorings like vanilla essence, put on the lid, and blend away – simple, tasty and nutritious.
In all the recipes, quantities are approximate, and depend on your tastes – as well as on the fruits and vegetables you use. Some people prefer a fairly liquid smoothie, others like ones that hurt your jaws trying to suck it up the straw! Feel free to experiment, and to add your own twist to any recipe.
Make a smoothie as close as possible to the time you’re going to drink it – it stops the nutritional content breaking down and prevents the ingredients from separating out.
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