Beth Dooley | Star Tribune (TNS) Just the word “smoothie” calls to mind a soothing, cooling sippable meal in a tall, frosty glass. An easy breakfast or expeditious snack, a smoothie is the deliciously healthy cousin to an ice cream shake. The only equipment you need is a good blender.
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Here are a few tips to keep in mind when whirring up a luscious drink. Too watery and limp? Add a dense fruit such as a banana or mango; an avocado adds body, too. You might add a tablespoon or two of nut butter — peanut, almond and cashew all work — or tahini.
Try adding few chunks of silken tofu or Greek yogurt or a splash of heavy cream; cooked oatmeal or white rice will also do the trick. Tasteless or flat? Give it a splash of tangy lemon or lime juice, or kefir. A sprinkle of warm spices — ground cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger — or vanilla or almond extracts also will enhance flavors.
Pay attention to the order of ingredients. Add the liquid first and get the motor running to cr.
