When making smoothies for breakfast, here are some things to think about
For the warmer weather of summer, we all want to look great in a pair of shorts or a bathing suit. The best thing to do is start your day with a healthy breakfast, but most of us don’t have time to prepare one, so we look for quick and healthy alternatives. Smoothies are a great way to start your day because you can eat your fruits, vegetables, and protein in one shake. But, you want to have the blender that will give you a smooth, creamy, and delicious shake.
Are you going to make a smoothie for your whole family or just for you? There are a variety of mixer sizes; some will make enough for one person and some will be large enough to make smoothies for the whole family. If you want to take a blender to work so you can make one a bit later, a smaller one might be the way to go. Regardless of how much you’re making, you’ll want your mixer to have a solid, firm base with a tight-fitting lid. If you didn’t have time to make a breakfast, you probably don’t want to take the time to clean up a smoothie.
Choose a blender that can blend frozen ingredients like ice and frozen fruit. A smoothie maker that provides 500 watts of power will usually do the trick of mixing the ingredients. There is nothing worse than trying to drink a smoothie with lumps of partial puree of vegetables and fruits mixed with chunks of ice. Sometimes you may want to choose a fresh fruit when they are in season for a more satisfying taste. Definitely include a banana in your smoothie, as they have key nutrients like fiber, vitamin B-6, and potassium. You can add natural yogurt and skim milk to make it a little more fluid. Another alternative would be soy milk to almond milk. Try to avoid fruit juices because of the added calories; there will be enough fruity flavor in the fruit you choose. The blades should be strong metal capable of blending everything into a great-tasting smoothie without any chunks or lumps.
Add your favorite protein powder for added nutrition; the vanilla flavor works well because it doesn’t overpower the fruity flavor. Protein is what keeps those “hunger pangs” at bay between meals. Adding a protein powder will give your breakfast shake a boost and longevity so you don’t reach for the sugar-glazed donut in the break room at work.
Some smoothie makers will have variable speeds so you can start the blending process slowly and then add more speed once the ingredients are blended. Some even have a timer you can set to turn the mixer off once you’ve reached your desired consistency.
Enjoy!