Great Fruit Smoothie Recipes

Fruit is a staple in the world of smoothies, so it’s not surprising that you are going to find an innumerable number of recipes in books and magazines that feature a wide variety of fruit combinations. The most common fruit used in smoothies is the banana, because it is naturally, sweet and it adds a really nice consistency to any type of smoothie.

Because bananas don’t have a strong flavor, they can be added to most smoothies, and they won’t take center stage unless they are added in large quantities. This means that if you don’t have any other fruit at home, you can combine bananas with ingredients like chocolate powder to make instant, tasty smoothies.

Today’s lineup features different combinations of fruits that you and your family will surely love. Once you have mastered the basics of making smoothies, we encourage you to try out other combinations, and to experiment with different ingredients and approaches to making smoothies.

For example, not everyone likes refined sugar, so you can try using honey and other natural sweeteners instead. Also, the more natural ingredients you use in your own recipes, the better the flavors and, generally, the better the smoothies will be for your body.

Sweet Berry Blend

Ingredients:
•    One cup of crushed ice
•    One quarter teaspoon of almonds (ground finely)
•    One tablespoon of organic honey
•    One tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice
•    Half cup of coconut milk
•    One cup of frozen blueberries
•    One cup of frozen bananas

Steps:
Slice two medium sized bananas and a cup of fresh blueberries, and freeze these ingredients for one to two hours. Two medium-sized bananas should yield a cup (feel free to reduce or increase as you please). Once your fruit is nicely frosty, combine the crushed ice, ground almonds, blueberries, bananas, and crushed ice in the food processor. Next, add one tablespoon of organic honey and one tablespoon of lime juice.

Pour the coconut milk in last, and stir a little before pureeing. Puree the mix for a few minutes, until all the ingredients have blended together smoothly. Pour in a tall serving glass and enjoy immediately. If you are not consuming the puree immediately, place your glass in the fridge so that it will remain cold.

The Cream-o-nator

Ingredients:
•    Two cups of crushed ice
•    A dash of salt
•    A dash of nutmeg
•    One quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract
•    Two tablespoons of organic honey
•    Half a cup of pure cottage cheese
•    Two cups of sliced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks

Steps:
Begin this recipe by combining the sliced fresh pineapple/canned pineapple chunks with two cups of crushed ice, half a cup of cottage cheese, two tablespoons of honey, nutmeg, and a small dash of salt.

Stir the ingredients a little, and then add one quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract. Set your food processor to its highest setting, and blend everything for about four minutes. You should be able to see a creamy yellow color emerge after two minutes. Pour and share with others, too!

Awesome Banana Smoothie Recipes for All

Who doesn’t love a good banana smoothie? The natural sweetness of bananas is well-loved throughout the world. Everyone has a sweet spot for this cheap, flavorful addition to any nutritious smoothie.

That is why in today’s smoothie expedition we have chosen some great recipes that you can enjoy making at home. Enjoy these recipes and, once you get the hang of them, expand your culinary horizons by experimenting with other ingredients. Improve upon existing recipes, and share the love with other enthusiasts in the smoothie world!

Banana Paradise Smoothie 

Ingredients:
•    One tablespoon of honey
•    One cup of crushed ice
•    One tablespoon of ground almonds
•    Three tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
•    Half a cup of yogurt (natural flavor)
•    One and a half cups of whole milk
•    Two medium-sized bananas

Steps:

Slice two medium-sized bananas into small pieces before using them in this recipe. When you are ready to make your Banana Paradise Smoothie, mix one cup of crushed ice, the sliced bananas, ground almonds, and three tablespoons of creamy peanut butter in the blender.

If you have crunchy peanut butter at home, feel free to use that instead of creamy peanut butter. When all of the solid ingredients are in, pour in one and a half cups of whole milk, half a cup of natural-flavor yogurt, and one tablespoon of honey.

Remember to put in the solid ingredients before the liquid ingredients, always. Now start pureeing your ingredients until you get a smooth consistency. When everything has been pureed finely, stop the blender and pour. Enjoy the smoothie with an extra helping of honey, if you need more sweetness mixed into your smoothie.

Cream Land Smoothie

Ingredients:

•    One tablespoon of Grade B maple syrup
•    Three large bananas (make sure they’re ripe!)
•    Two large cups of ice cream (vanilla is best for this recipe)
•    Three cups of whole milk

Steps:

Slice the three bananas before adding them to the food processor. Scoop in all the ice cream, and follow up with three whole cups of milk. Stir in some maple syrup for flavor.

Puree everything for about four minutes, or until the ice cream has been completely disintegrated and blended with all the other ingredients. You should see a nice yellow smoothie after a few minutes. You can blast chill your glass before consuming the smoothie, for that extra touch of coolness.

The Passion Fruit Connection

Ingredients:
•    One large passion fruit
•    Two tablespoons of vanilla extract
•    One cup of ice cream (vanilla-flavored)
•    One cup of whole milk
•    One cup of yogurt (natural flavor or vanilla flavored)
•    Two big bananas

Steps:
Slice the bananas into one-inch chunks, and place them in your food processor. Now slice the passion fruit in the middle, and scoop out the pulp. Add the pulp into the blender, along with one cup of vanilla-flavored ice cream. Pour the whole milk and yogurt into the mix as well. Blend your ingredients until a smooth texture emerges. Chill for thirty to sixty minutes before consuming or add half a cup of crushed ice beforehand.