A smoothie, also known as crushed ice, is a type of beverage made by using a blender to mix fruits or vegetables with ice, and has become popular among many Vietnamese people due to its delicious taste and health benefits. So, what exactly is a smoothie? What is the recipe for making a smoothie at home? The article below will answer all the information about this smoothie drink.
1. What is a smoothie?
A smoothie is a thick beverage made from blended fruits or vegetables, with ice, water, or sweeteners…
In addition to fruits, many types of smoothies also include crushed ice and chilled fruit juice, honey, dairy products, or other cold ingredients.
With its main ingredients made from fruits and natural vegetables, smoothies are considered a very healthy beverage and have become popular with many people.
Origin of Smoothie:
The United States is considered the birthplace and development place of this delicious beverage. As early as the late 1960s, smoothies had already become a widely popular drink in America due to the rising trend of vegetarianism in the country.
Smoothies quickly became an essential daily drink and appeared in the menus of athletes. Since then, specialized classes for making juice and fruit beverages (smoothies) have also been formed and widely developed.
2. Some simple smoothie recipes
Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- 400 grams of fresh strawberries
- 100ml strawberry cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons sugar (can be replaced with condensed milk)
- 3 tablespoons tequila
- 3 tablespoons cold fresh milk
Instructions:
Step 1: Put the strawberries into the blender and blend the following mixture: 3 tablespoons of tequila, 100ml of strawberry cream, 400 grams of fresh strawberries, 3 tablespoons of cold fresh milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, ice cubes, and 2 tablespoons of sugar (or condensed milk).
Step 2: Pour the blended strawberry smoothie into a glass, use a whipped cream dispenser to spray on top as desired, and garnish with a few slices of fresh strawberries and a little colored sprinkles if you like.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie with Yogurt
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen pineapple, diced
- 1 cup frozen mango, diced
- 1 cup yogurt, vanilla, shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup milk
- Ice cubes
Step 1: Add the frozen pineapple and mango into a blender with 1 cup of yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, 1/4 cup of condensed milk, and shredded coconut. You may add a few ice cubes if you want to reduce the thickness of the mixture.
Step 2: Pour the mango pineapple smoothie with yogurt into a glass, and you can decorate with a few slices of pineapple on top if desired.
Blueberry and Peach Smoothies
Ingredients:
- 100g blueberries
- 300g fresh peaches
- Fresh milk
- Ice cubes
Step 1: Wash the blueberries and cut them in half, wash the fresh peaches and slice them into thin pieces, then add everything into a blender, pour in some fresh milk and ice cubes, and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the blueberry and peach smoothie into a glass and enjoy.
Mango Banana Smoothie with Oats and Chia Seeds
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 small cup of oats
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- 30 ml fresh milk (either sweetened or unsweetened is fine)
Step 1: Peel the mango and cut it into small cubes. Peel the banana and cut it into small pieces. Place the mango and banana in the freezer for about 2-3 hours.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds, 1 small bowl of oatmeal, 30 ml of fresh milk, and 2 teaspoons of honey into the blender, and blend until smooth. Then, keep a little bit of frozen mango and banana aside, and add the rest to blend everything until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the smoothie into a glass, you can add a bit of mango and banana for decoration on the surface, sprinkle some chia seeds on top, then enjoy.
Above are the concepts of what is a smoothie and a few simple smoothie recipes to make at home. Hope you will succeed!
