Summer in a Smoothie
Nothing
says summer to me like a fruity, homemade smoothie! Now, usually I’m the type
of girl that orders a “smoothie” that’s all chocolate and peanut butter. I
detest anything with bananas in it, which rules out a large majority of the
menu. I like making them at home sooo much better because I can put whatever
fruit I want in it!
My
perfect smoothie contains:
- fresh peach
- oats
- crushed ice
- dash of milk
If
you don’t have room for a blender- no problem! I use this little gizmo: the
Cuisinart Smart Stick® HandBlender. It’s a great size for a one-person smoothie and super easy to clean
since the cup and detachable blade section can be put in the dishwasher.
Without a top, some of the ingredients
on top can easily fly out while they’re still dry (the oats are usually my
problem). A quick fix is to hold a paper towel on top. Another tip with the
hand blender is to put the ingredients in the cup in the order I listed them,
starting with the yogurt on bottom. This keeps the fruit and ice from sinking
to the bottom and missing the blade. I like my smoothies to be a thicker
consistency, but not chunky!
The Breakfast Essentials is a powder
that adds a lot of vitamins and minerals! I’ve found that the addition of it
tends to make the smoothie less thick. Next time, I’m going to see how using a
portion of the packet goes. Also, I’ve only tried the chocolate flavor, which
seems a bit odd with my choice of fruit. Maybe it’d be better with
strawberries!
The best thing about this smoothie is
that it’s a no-brainer. When I first started making them I found most of the
ingredients already in my pantry and refrigerator. Any ingredients you don’t
have are easy to buy and not weird, exotic, or expensive. And everything is pretty natural
(especially if you freeze your own fruit) so yay healthiness!
Start with these ingredients and perfect
your own favorite smoothie with different fruits!
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