To begin with you need to decide what kind of smoothie you are in the mood for and what fruits juices and vegies you have on hand. There is a plethora of different types of smoothies that can be made in your own home. You can turn one into a healthy snack, a delicious desert, or a balanced meal.
The process of making a smoothie begins with a few simple steps.
First to begin with you will need to gather the ingredients and set up your blender of choice. Appliances in the kitchen have changed throughout the years, so depending on your preference you can use many different types to create a smoothie. You can use a blender, food processor, or a magic bullet. In my case here I am going to use the easy and fast way with a magic bullet. Take about measuring cups.
Next you will need to gather all your essentials to make your smoothie. Depending on what kind of smoothie you want to prepare, you will need different ingredients. Fresh or frozen fruit will be the main component of your smoothie drink. Delicious smoothies can be produced using fresh, canned, or dried fruit. When using fresh fruit it is important to wash it thoroughly in order to remove any pesticides and cut it up into small pieces before placing it into the blender.
Then add liquid. The liquid is the main ingredient in this process. Adding milk is always a popular choice in making a smoothie. There are many other possibilities of what kind of liquids you want to use as the base of your drink. These choices include orange juice or even lemonade for a citrusy taste or other fruit juices. For other additives could be soymilk for people that are lactose intolerant, almond milk or Greek yogurt for a healthier choice. Yogurt would make it a thicker consistency. Adding ice cream or