Part 2. Smoothie Recipes

 

To make a good smoothie, beginners can turn to smoothie recipes in order to be guided. Making smoothies can be challenging and not all beginners can perfect the process. But, with constant practice and with the help of some smoothie recipes, it is not impossible to whip up your very own smoothie.

 

CREAMY DATE SMOOTHIE

 

This recipe is packed with calcium and is perfect if you want to whip up a very unique fruit smoothie.

 

Ingredients:

 

1/3c pitted dates, halved

¾c of whole milk

½c ice

 

Procedure:

 

-On your blender, put in the dates and the milk together.

-Do not blend yet, but cover the blender with the ingredients and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or just until the dates are soft already.

-After 15 minutes, add in the ice and blend the ingredients well together until it reaches your desired frothy and smooth consistency.

 

BERRY CITRUS SMOOTHIE – this recipe is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that help strengthen the body’s defenses and also help it detoxify.

 

Ingredients:

 

¾c plain yogurt, low fat

2T dry milk, non-fat

1T honey

1 ¼c fresh berries

½ c orange juice, freshly squeezed

1T wheat germ, toasted

½t vanilla

 

Procedure:

 

-Mix all the ingredients together in a blender.

-After all the ingredients are placed, put in ice as well.

-Blend the ingredients well until it reaches your desired consistency for the smoothie.

-Pour the smoothie into a cup or a glass and serve.