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I love Smoothies. I love how
they taste, I love how easy they are to make (just put all the ingredients in your blender and push
the button), and I love their versatility. There is no denying how popular
Smoothies have become. The combination of
pureed fruit, yogurt (plain or flavored), juice, and crushed ice makes for a
delicious drink that is
full of nutrients. They make a great breakfast and are also lovely
served as a light after dinner drink on a hot summer's night.
The Smoothie recipes given here are different from most in that they
include frozen ices.
You can use either a sorbet or a sherbet as both are made using fresh fruit (juices/purees),
sugar, water and sometimes lemon/lime juice. Sherbets, though, also contain
milk and/or cream, and sometimes even eggs which will give your Smoothie a
rich and smooth consistency but it will also increase the fat content.A good Smoothie uses high
quality ingredients, that means fresh fruit at its prime.
Some excellent fruit choices are strawberries, raspberries, peaches,
nectarines, kiwi, cantaloupe, honeydew, papaya, pineapple, bananas, mango,
and orange segments. You can also use frozen fruit, but use the
unsweetened kind and do not thaw the fruit. Keep in mind that using frozen
fruit will give your Smoothie a thicker consistency but you can add more
yogurt or fruit juice to thin it out. Smoothies are best enjoyed shortly
after making them as they do begin to separate over time.
Smoothie recipes should serve as a template only. Both the type and
amount of fruit, sorbet,
yogurt, and fruit juice can be adjusted to suit your taste. Although
sweetness usually comes from the fruit and yogurt, add a little granulated
white sugar, maple syrup, brown rice syrup or even a banana if you like a
sweeter drink. So, again, use the recipes given here as a guide and have
fun experimenting with whatever fresh fruits are in season.
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