There’s an art to making the perfect smoothie. It only takes a few minutes to learn all the right moves! The secret lies in the order in which you add each ingredient. Because store-bought smoothies cost a fortune, save money by preparing this recipe at home.

You don’t need a fancy mega-mix blender to get the party started. Just dust off the blender you got at your wedding and give it a go. Once you learn how easy it is to get perfect, consistent results, you’ll opt for the homemade smoothie every time. Your smoothies will taste the same as those expensive restaurants!

A glass of the perfect fruit smoothie.

Perfect Smoothie Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Learn all the essential techniques to achieve the perfect smoothie. It comes down to how you layer the ingredients—watch the video and see!
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Ingredients
 

Yield: 2 smoothies
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  • 1 cup liquid
  • 1 cup fruit, fresh
  • 1 cup fruit, frozen
  • 1 scoop protein powder, vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • zest of 1/2 a lime
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 pinch of salt, optional
  • 1 - 2 cups ice

Instructions
 

  • Add ample liquid to the blender first.
  • Add firmer ingredients next (fresh and frozen fruit), followed by softer ingredients (protein powder and yogurt).
  • Add the ice last.
  • Pulse the blender in the beginning to break down firmer ingredients then blend until smooth. Stick a straw in it and enjoy!

Notes

Smoothies are so versatile! Experiment with ingredients to find your winning combination.
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Course: non-alcoholic
Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 1230mg, Potassium: 340mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 28g
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