How Do You Make a Fruit Smoothie?

A fruit smoothie is a delicious way of ensuring you’re eating enough fruit, not to mention that it is a speedy and healthy breakfast choice if you have a fast-paced life-style that can make eating healthily a little tricky. If you’ve always wanted to make your own fruit smoothie but have no idea where to start then this article will show you how.

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Why are smoothies good for you?

When jam-packed with fruit so will give you a natural energy boost to get your day started with a bang. Plus, fruit is full of vitamins and minerals which your body needs to stay healthy and the more variety of fruit you use in your smoothie this will mean you get different vitamins and minerals in your system. Fruit is also a great source of fiber which is essential in maintaining a healthy digestive system. Ensuring you get your 5 a day is also a key way in fighting diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

How to make a healthy fruit smoothie?

When you buy fruit smoothies from the supermarket the health benefits of these can be misleading. Sometimes they are full of sugar and additives which cause more harm than benefits Through making your own fruit smoothie you can ensure that only the good stuff gets in. Fruit is naturally sweet so sugar is often unnecessary, but if you want some additional sweetness think about adding honey instead.

How to make a good fruit smoothie

Here are our top tips on how to make a great fruit smoothie.

#1 Invest in a quality smoothie maker

Depending on your budget there are some excellent purpose-made fruit smoothie makers out there that can blitz just about any fruit and will also allow you to throw in additional ingredients such as nuts. However, a bog-standard blender will also do the job if your budget is on the lower side.

#2 Get your measurements right

To achieve a great tasting fruit smoothie getting the measurements correct is key. As a rule of thumb, 2 cups of liquid plus ¾ cup of fruit is a good ratio. The liquid can be whatever you choose such as one of the varieties of nut milk, coconut water, fruit juice or even yogurt.

#3 Be adventurous

There are plenty of recipes to choose from when making smoothies but it is also fun to be adventurous. You will find that the majority of fruits go well together and sometimes even the strangest combinations can be the most delicious! Plus, adding other healthy ingredients such as nuts, goji berries or flax seeds is another great way of adding flavor and nutrition. You could even add some vegetables such as kale and spinach.

Making a fruit smoothie a regular part of your day is a great way of ensuring you get a healthy start and a boost of nutrition. For some step by step instructions on how to make a fruit smoothie without yogurt check out our blog post here.

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