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How to make smoothie? What is a smoothie?

Smoothie is an American invention of 1990s. The smoothie was created at health spas and juice bars.

There are two types of smoothies: Vegetable Smoothie, and Fruit Smoothie.

The fruit smoothies contain fruit and or fruit juice, and yogurt or Soy milk. This cold beverage packed with vitamins, fiber, and Phytochemicals (from fruits);  and protein (from yogurt or Soy milk).

The vegetables smoothies are just raw vegetables, and vegetable juices. The vegetable smoothies are packed with vitamins, fiber, and  Phytochemicals.

The Lassi with fruit fits the definition of a smoothie.

The difference between smoothie and milkshake is simply presence or absence of dairy milk or ice cream.

The smoothie does not have dairy milk or ice cream. In the long run, this distinction will disappear and remain only to the food historians. Smoothie will be accepted just as a logical progression for milk shakes. How to make milk shake?

Making Fruit Smoothie

You need following:

Electric Blender

Fruit and or Fruit juice

Protein (Dahi Yogurt, Paneer, Soy milk , Soy yogurt, Tofu, Soy protein powder)

Sweeteners (Optional)

Ice cubes (optional)

Process

Step 1: Add ice cubes to the blender.

Step 2: Add all fluids to the blender (Fruit juice, yogurt, etc). Process. It is easier to crush Ice cubes with liquids present in the blender.

Step 3: Add fruits. Process

Step 4: Add sweeteners and process.

Notes

1. The protein along with acid in the fruit, helps the smoothie get smooth and thick.

2. Most of the recipes contain a banana as a thickener. Always choose over-ripened bananas. The skin should have a few dark brown spots.

3. Choose over-ripened fruits. Over-ripened fruits lessen the need for sweeteners, and have stronger fruit flavor.

4. Normally, there is no sweetener added. The beverage relies on natural sweetness of the fruit. Some recipes may add honey, or Splenda.

5. Freeze the fruit before making smoothie. It will make thicker and frostier smoothie. Frozen fruit or fruit juice also eliminates the need for ice cubes.  As a minimum, all the ingredients should be cold before blending.

6. Protein powders (Soy) are routinely added to increase protein value

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