Content

• To step
• Part 1 of 2: Choosing ingredients
• Part 2 of 2: Mixing the smoothie
• Tips
• Necessities

Most people use their blender when they want to make a smoothie, but you don't really have to! As long as you choose soft and ripe fruit, you can mash it by hand and stir in your favorite smoothie ingredients, such as yogurt or peanut butter. Get the classic smoothie texture by shaking the mixture with ice until the smoothie is cold and frothy. Use this simple method with your favorite smoothie recipes or create your own custom drink!

To step

Part 1 of 2: Choosing ingredients

1. Look for very ripe fruit. Since you can't break firm fruit that is full of fiber, buy soft fruit that you can mash by hand. Keep in mind that fruit is softest when fully ripe. Consider making your smoothie with any of the following fruits or a combination of them:
   • Kiwi
   • Mango
   • Banana
   • Pears
   • Berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries
2. Choose a drink to dilute the smoothie. You probably don't need much liquid in your smoothie, but just in case, it's good to have nutritious drinks on hand.For a creamy smoothie, have milk or your favorite alternative milks, such as almond or soy milk. Use fruit juice to sweeten your smoothie.
   • For example, use apple, grape, orange or pineapple juice.
3. Add powders for protein or flavor. Personalize your smoothie by stirring in extra flavors or protein powders. When adding protein powder, use the amount recommended by the manufacturer. To add flavors, consider the following ingredients:
   • Cocoa powder
   • Matcha powder
   • Maca powder
   • Spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or turmeric

Part 2 of 2: Mixing the smoothie

1. Enjoy the cold smoothie. Pour the smoothie into a glass and drink it immediately. Since the ingredients are not machine-mixed together, they will likely start to separate more quickly. If this happens, simply stir the smoothie with a long spoon and drink it through a straw.
   • Store leftovers of smoothie in an airtight container for up to two or three days. You need to stir or shake it again before drinking it.

Tips

• If you have a food processor, you can mix harder fruits and vegetables to stir or shake through your smoothie. For example, mix spinach, celery, oranges or cherries.

Necessities

• Fork, spoon or potato masher
• Come on
• Jar with lid