Who wouldn’t love a smoothie that’s rich, smooth, and creamy?
Smoothies are a big hit right now. They’re convenient, delicious, and healthy but is there a right way to make a smoothie and what’s the secret?
Just make it S-M-O-O-T-H.
S – Smooth Texture
If you want to have a smooth texture the key is to use less ice. To achieve this, freeze any fruits you want to include in your smoothie, and be sure to make all your frozen ingredients two-thirds of the entire recipe.
M- Matched Combos
There are different pairings to ensure a healthy and delicious blend. Try and incorporate both fruits and vegetables into your smoothie to ensure you’re getting the best of both worlds.
Strawberries & kale are a good combination of fruit and vegetable or add a banana with a handful of spinach too! Experiment and have fun to see what you enjoy!
TOP TIP: Use a teaspoon of our Organic Green Charge into your smoothie. It’s a great way to ensure you’re getting the best nutrients and adds to the goodness that’s already in your smoothie!
O- Organic Foods
Invest in organic foods. Our world is already filled with pollution, additives, and lots of artificial ingredients that may have long-term health consequences. A smoothie should be made beneficial and being organic is one good secret to maximise the potential of your blend.
Did you know both our Xcelblends are certified Organic?
O- Oil as an ingredient
Did you know oil can be added to make a creamy texture? One great example is coconut oil – using an oil that has incredible benefits can be a great way to incorporate into your smoothies to ensure your smoothie is jam-packed full of goodness! Just be weary though, for those watching the calories, adding oil can end up making your smoothie higher in calories. For a low calorie alternative, try almond milk or even just water!
Try this tropical smoothie: Blend together 1 cup of frozen pineapple, 1 tsp Organic Green Charge, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup fresh kale, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and enjoy!
T – Texture is everything
We’ve been talking about texture and this should be the one aim you want in your smoothie. Do you want a smooth or thick consistency? Would you want the nuts in your blend a little bit crunchy? The choice is yours. The important thing is that your taste buds are happy just as you are.
H – Healthy
We want your smoothie to bring you lots of goodness. These beverages are created to provide health benefits and so we want to keep it that way. Here’s a berry smoothie recipe made better and healthier with our twist!
Blend together: 1 cup almond milk, 2 cups frozen mixed berries, 1 cup plain yoghurt, 1 tsp Organic Berry Boost – top with your favourite toppings and enjoy!
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