There is something about the word "smoothie" that inspires a craving and desire for anything blended with ice. You can blend so many different ingredients, and come up with hundreds of different recipes that would please any age group. Not everyone knows where to start, or knows how to make a smoothie, so here are a few recipes to get you started.
It is best to start with a very basic and easy recipe, that is extremely tasty and is good for everyone to enjoy. The orange smoothie is a crowd pleaser, and tastes like a favorite childhood dessert. To make this, you just throw all of the ingredients in a blender together until you reach the desired consistency. The ingredients you will need are:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup orange Tang
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- Ice
If you have more of a taste for chocolate, there is a delicious and easy chocolate banana recipe to make as well. The best recipes are the ones that only require one step, and just like the orange recipe, this one is that simple. You simply throw all of the ingredients into the blender and add ice to reach desired consistency, and the ingredients are:
- 6 ounces of chocolate cherry yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 banana
- Ice
Now, sometimes you may not be dealing with a sweet craving, as much as trying to find a yummy way to entertain adults. For adult parties or events you can make delicious alcoholic drinks for your guests. So, again you will simply add all of the ingredients together and blend. And for this alcoholic berry banana recipe you will need:
- Ice
- 2 ounces Rum
- 8 ounces cherry juice
- 1 banana
These treats are perfect for daytime or evening, and can be served all year round. But the smoothie has actually become more popular lately as a breakfast or energy drink to start your day with, or even to supplement a meal.
If you, or your children, are literally running out the door every morning, and there is never time to sit down and eat a healthy breakfast, there are several recipes that provide nutrients and even actual breakfast foods in it to get your day going. If you enjoy a bowl of cereal, but you don't have the time to eat it, you should try the banana crunch breakfast smoothie. You will use:
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/2 plain yogurt
- 2 Tbs. Honey
- Ice
Once you follow any of these simple recipes, you will know how to make a smoothie that fits your diet and nutritional needs. You have the option of having these as sweet treats, or you can substitute some of the ingredients with non fat substitutes to make them a little healthier. You can also add protein or any other vitamins or supplements that you need throughout the day. This is a good way to reward yourself in a healthy, or purely indulgent way.
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