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- How can I lower the fat content of my smoothies?
- My blender locks up when I try to make my smoothie, what am I doing wrong?
- My smoothies come out thin, how can I make them thicker?
- Why does my smoothie look different after I refrigerate it for a couple hours?
- What's the best way to make smoothies for on the go?
- How should I handle freezing my fruit for my smoothies?
How can I lower the fat content of my smoothies?
There are lots of small substitutions you can make to lower the fat content of your smoothies. Use skim or soy milk instead of regular milk, or frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. Add nutrition with some wheat germ or protein powder. You can also reduce calories by avoiding sweetened frozen fruit. Use fresh fruit instead.
My blender locks up when I try to make my smoothie, what am I doing wrong?
To prevent blender lock-up add the liquid to the blender first, and then blend for one second after adding each remaining ingredient, until all ingredients are added.
My smoothies come out thin, how can I make them thicker?
Experiment with flavored ice cubes. This is a great way to create a cool and thick smoothie, full of concentrated flavor. To make, simply pour the juice, tea, or nectar of your preference into an ice cube tray and freeze. For a thick, dense smoothie, add an extra handful of frozen fruit, crushed ice, or frozen yogurt or sorbet.
Why does my smoothie look different after I refrigerate it for a couple hours?
No smoothie is ever better than in the first few minutes after it's made. For the best possible flavor and texture, drink them right away. If you must make them ahead, you'll notice that some smoothies begin to separate after 20 minutes. If that happens, simply stir it or put the smoothie back into the blender for a minute to bring it back to its original consistency.
What's the best way to make smoothies for on the go?
To grab a smoothie on the go, make them up ahead of time. You can freeze a smoothie and thaw it out when you want it. You'll need to allow some space in the container because your smoothie will likely expand when freezing.
How should I handle freezing my fruit for my smoothies?
The recipes don't always specify, but if you have time to freeze your fruit beforehand, your smoothie will stay colder and be thicker than if your fruit was warm. Large fruits (like bananas or melons) should be chopped into pieces before freezing. Spread the pieces on a plate or baking sheet while in the freezer. That way they won't freeze into one big lump. Once frozen, then you can store them together in a freezer bag or container.
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