How to Make a Smoothie
Servings: 1
Here is how to make a smoothie with my simple formula: liquid, fruit, a thickener and an add-in. This starter blend uses almond milk, banana, frozen berries, a little frozen cauliflower and chia seeds, and comes out thick and creamy in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup mixed berries frozen
- ¼ cup cauliflower florets frozen
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into a blender. Add the banana, mixed berries, cauliflower and chia seeds.
- Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more almond milk if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ripeness Tip: Use a ripe, spotty banana for the sweetest smoothie. A frozen banana makes it thicker and colder.
- Blender Tip: If the blender isn't forming a vortex on high, add a splash more almond milk to pull the ingredients toward the blades.
- Milk Swaps: Any unsweetened plant milk works in place of the almond milk. Oat milk makes it a little creamier.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The chia seeds thicken it as it sits, so shake well and add a splash of milk before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 342kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 339mg, Potassium: 679mg, Fiber: 17g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 160IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 475mg, Iron: 3mg
