Secrets to prepare dense and velvety smoothies

05 Jul Secrets to prepare dense and velvety smoothies

The word smoothie was coined in the ’60s, and comes from the English “smooth” which means: soft, creamy, velvety. Smoothie is a drink based on fruit and vegetables, different from a smoothie or a shake for its unusual consistency, thicker than a smoothie, more liquid than a puree, less fresh than a sorbet but just as tasty. Smoothies, prepared with fresh fruit and vegetables, are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements and fibers, all precious nutrients for the body. In fact, the pleasure of nourishing these refreshing drinks is added to the benefits of nourishment: a glass of smoothie corresponds to one of the famous 5 daily portions of fruit and vegetables recommended by nutritionists. With the addition of a little milk or yogurt , the smoothie will also contain calcium, essential for the bones. Just like a fruit salad, a smoothie or an ice cream, smoothie are real foods. Depending on the ingredients used, a glass of smoothie contains between 100 and 250 calories.

Although they are healthy and light, these drinks contain a certain amount of sugar. They must therefore be placed in a balanced diet and not considered a substitute for water.

Perfect for breakfast, as a dessert or snack, there are no precise rules in their preparation: each one can create their own recipes according to personal taste and some simple indications. If you practice sports, for example, it is better to choose consistent fruit or rich in sugars such as banana, cherry and grapes. For those on a diet, however, better smoothies based on fruits and vegetables with little sugar and diuretic such as peach, strawberry, pineapple, cucumber … If you want a consistent smoothie is better to prepare one with milk or yogurt and fruit sugary rather than adding honey, syrup and brown sugar, which can make the scales go up.

If you want an even cooler drink, you can use frozen fruit or add ice cubes. The Princess Smoothie Maker on sale in the Kasanova stores and on the online shop has 4 resistant blades that can also crush the ice. Very easy to use, just put the fruit and turn the glass upside down to start the blender. Both the Smootie Maker and the Built-in Princess Water Bottle Blender sold by Kasanova + will allow you to plug the container to keep in the fridge or bring your smoothie with you in the first spring picnics.