How to Make a Smoothie: my formula for the thickest, creamiest, most delicious fruit smoothie every time! Tons of options for your liquid, your fruit and your add-ins!
¾cupmilk or juice(dairy or non-dairy, high fat or low fat)
½cupplain Greek yogurt(or flavored) about 125 grams
1frozen banana(cut into or frozen in chunks) about 115 grams
1cupfrozen berries(strawberries, blueberries, or watermelon, cherries, pineapple, mango -- options are endless!)
add ins and extras as desired(protein, nut butter, oats and other grains, extracts, etc)
Instructions
Add ingredients to the blender in the order listed (from softest to firmest).
Blend until smooth, stopping and stirring as necessary.
If your blender is struggling, add a small splash of liquid and stir, then blend again. If you like your smoothie thicker (or colder!), add a handful of ice and blend again.
Notes
Add-in Ideas:
Nut Butters: give it a boost of nutrition and nutty flavor with a scoop of peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Seeds: add in a sprinkle of flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts.
Grains: add a scoop of quick oats or even cooked brown rice or quinoa.
Protein: make it more filling with a scoop of your favorite protein or collagen powder.
Make it creamy: Cream cheese and cottage cheese make an incredibly thick and creamy smoothie.
Veggies: a handful of fresh spinach or kale, half an avocado, or even a handful of frozen cauliflower is a great way to add some extra nutrition. Cauliflower and avocado also create an extra smooth and creamy texture!
Sweeteners: prefer it sweeter? Try adding a drizzle of honey, agave, pitted Medjool dates, or simple syrup.
Extracts: add a dash of vanilla, almond or maple extract to add some extra flavor.
Spicesand Powders: try Acai powder, maca powder, spirulina, cinnamon, nutmeg, you name it.