How to make a smoothie with an immersion blender

Avocado smoothie with frozen banana and strawberries

Greet with applause: a classic cocktail.
What is he like? And here’s this: milk charged with calcium will swirl a carbohydrate banana in the blender dance, and their duet will be supported by thick honey and crunchy nuts. The result will be a tasty, sweet and at the same time incredibly healthy drink and a complete dish. And you don't have to chew it. Let's start cooking over it.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

1 banana;
250 ml milk;
a handful of your favorite nuts;
1 teaspoon of honey.

1. Nuts will begin our culinary ballad this time. Choose immediately peeled and fried component. Send a handful of nuts to the machine and grind them to fine crumbs in advance.

2. Now let's do some magic on the banana. Prepare it and rinse it under warm running water. Then peel the pulp and place it on a cutting board, crumble it into several delicious pieces.

Add exotic fruit to nuts.

3. Take out the milk and pour it on top of the banana pieces.

4. Then scoop up honey with a small spoon and also add it to the ingredients. Close the lid of the equipment and grind the components at low speed for about 10 seconds. And then switch it to the highest speed and hold it for about 30-40 seconds. Ready!

Pour the mixture into glasses, stick a bright straw into it, sit in your favorite chair and revel in the banana-milk taste! It will keep you entertained until the very bottom of your glass!

Fatty and specific, healthy and rich: avocado. It will dissolve deliciously in bright strawberries and... frozen banana.

You'll want this cocktail of abundance to accompany you for years to come.

Recipe (for 2 servings):

1/3 avocado;
0.5 frozen banana;
12 strawberries;
1/3 glass of drinking water (a little more or less is possible).

1. Place part of the banana in the freezer for about 1 hour.

2. While it freezes there, prepare the avocado: rinse it and peel it with a knife. Then remove the pit from the fruit, chop a third of the component and place it in a blender.

3. Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and remove any greens. Now place the berries on the board and cut into slices.

Place them in the equipment bowl.

4. Take out the frozen banana and chop it into several pieces. Also send it to the ingredients.

5. Fill the future cocktail with water and grind it using a technique until it becomes mushy.

A delicacy made from avocado has a beneficial effect on the digestive and nervous systems, and in a waltz with fruits and berries, your drink will become even more powerful in its beneficial composition and charged with useful elements. Drink to your health!

Nourishing pumpkin and persimmon blender recipe

A bright pumpkin will give you and your family a great mood. This delicacy is pure perfection. With it you will find satiety, satisfaction, internal harmony of digestion and a pleasant mood.

Curious to try a plant-based and awesome cocktail for yourself? Then let's bring it to life as soon as possible!

For the cocktail used (for 3 servings):

300 gr. pumpkin pulp;
200 gr. persimmons;
500 gr. yogurt.

Preparation:

1. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes. Send the orange pieces to the equipment.

2. Place the persimmons in a bowl and rinse them in warm water. Also, chop it into small pieces and add it to the pumpkin. Close the blender and blend the ingredients until smooth.

3. Add yogurt to the puree and whisk the ingredients again.

If the treat turns out to be too thick, you can add drinking water to it and mix everything again using the technique.

Or you can enjoy the flavors simply with a spoon.

What is this anyway?

It is unlikely that I will be mistaken if I say that today a fruit smoothie is known to everyone - it is a thick drink made from fruits or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of ice, spices, dairy products and various toppings.

This drink has been known for more than fifty years, but it gained its popularity just recently - a healthy lifestyle has become a trend, and many healthy and tasty dishes have literally gained a second youth. A fruit or vegetable cocktail is one of the drinks that is not only fashionable, but also really useful.

By the way, which cocktail is healthier and tastier - homemade or the one you can buy in the store? In my opinion, homemade. And no, not at all because I advocate food that is prepared exclusively at home. In fact, a homemade cocktail has many positive qualities:

you know exactly what is included in your cocktail and what quality the products are;
you independently regulate the level of fats and the amount of sugar;
you can experiment with flavors;
Children really like making cocktails and you can prepare a drink together.

How to make a smoothie? Experts say that you just need to put all the ingredients in a blender and beat well, but I think it's a little more interesting.

How to choose a blender for smoothies and cocktails

When choosing a blender for smoothies and cocktails, it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria:

Power. It is one of the important indicators. Today there are blenders on the market with power ranging from 200 to 3000 W. To prepare cocktails, smoothies and purees, it is not necessary to purchase the most productive model. For submersible blenders, the power can be 200-600 W, and for stationary blenders - from 700 W.
Number of speeds. There are devices with stepped and smooth speed switching. Using the latter, you can more accurately select the grinding mode. Models with step adjustment have a larger range of adjustments. To prepare a smoothie, a device with 1-2 speeds will be enough, but it is more convenient to work with a large number of adjustments.
Bowl material. Blenders with glass and plastic containers are available on the market. Glass bowls are considered more environmentally friendly and wear-resistant, and do not lose their original appearance over time. Their disadvantage is fragility. Plastic containers are resistant to mechanical damage and shock. As a rule, such models are cheaper. But they can absorb odors over time.
Bowl volume. For smoothies, it is better to choose a large container. When preparing a drink, many components are used and the output will be a small volume. For one serving, you can choose portable models from 400 ml. The best option is a capacity of 1 liter. It should be remembered that the useful volume is less than the figure indicated in the device passport.
Additional options. Modern models, in addition to grinding components, are equipped with additional options. This can be a pulse/turbo mode, self-cleaning. The accelerated grinding option is useful when preparing smoothies, whipping cream or eggs. Pulse mode will help crack nuts or ice.

Secrets of a good cocktail

How to prepare these cocktails perfectly at home? Let's try to figure it out.

To understand how drinks turn out tasty, beautiful and healthy, you need to remember what technological processes the products go through during preparation.

Vegetables for the blender must be cut immediately before cooking, otherwise they will darken - this will not affect the taste too much, but the color will be hopelessly ruined. By the way, lemon juice will help preserve the color of vegetables and fruits - just sprinkle the sliced foods and they will not darken.

Be careful with strawberries - if they are not sweet enough, it is better to mix them with lactic acid products or a banana, this will soften their acidity.

Not all fruit smoothies are created equal—for example, a combination of milk and sour berries can cause indigestion. It is better to use lactic acid products.

How to make smoothies at home as good as the professionals? Write down:

use proven smoothie recipes;
feel free to add spices, herbs and natural flavors;
mix at least two textures and two flavors - then the drink will be rich and original;
if you want to add mint or any greens to red fruits or berries, then you should not put it in a blender - either finely chop it with scissors into a glass with a ready-made cocktail (vegetable smoothies with dill are an excellent lunch), or put it in a glass and remember well ( in the case of mint, this is ideal);
Do not prepare cocktails for future use - you can prepare vegetables in advance, but it is better to puree the mixture immediately before use.

Now you know how to make smoothies correctly, and you can move on to recipes.

Breakfast recipe with Hercules oatmeal and yogurt

Have you ever drunk porridge? With pieces of charming cherries, delicate honey, wrapped in liquid oatmeal and yogurt? True, it is very convenient and incredibly tasty. I threw everything into the blender, mixed it and there it was: a storehouse of bliss, nutrition and good mood.

Try this shake. He will be a guarantee of strength!

Ingredients (for 1 serving):

2 tbsp. l. oat flakes "Hercules";
hot milk by eye;
1/3 cup yogurt;
a handful of cherries;
2 tsp. honey;
cinnamon to your taste.

1. Prepare the flakes so that they become tender in your dish. To do this, pour milk into a saucepan and place it on the stove. Turn the heat to medium and bring the liquid to a boil.

2. Place the peeled oatmeal in a bowl and pour hot milk over it. Let the flakes sit in it for 10 minutes.

3. Let's deal with cherries. If the berries have seeds, remove them from the cherries and rinse them in warm water.

4. Then put the milk mixture into the blender and beat it for a minute at maximum speed.

5. Carefully place the cherries in the oatmeal with milk. We'll make a cocktail out of them soon.

6. Next, add honey and yogurt to the ingredients and grind the ingredients until smooth.

7. Pour the yummy into glasses and decorate it with any delicacies and sprinkle beautifully with cinnamon.

How beautifully the ingredients dance in the liquid dish. It tastes honey-sweet with cherry sourness and is herculeanly nutritious. Are you sure? Prepare it more often and your body will thank you!

Stationary

Silanga BL2000 Premium

pros

volumetric bowl
powerful motor 2000 W
blocking from accidental activation
36800 rpm
Japanese knives
Japanese engine
Metal body

Minuses

model weight 5 kg

From 24990 ₽

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Silanga BL2000 Premium is a professional device with high engine power, which allows you to use the device for grinding products of any hardness. The Japanese device is distinguished by high quality workmanship of all parts. The eight-leaf knife is made of Japanese steel, the large bowl is made of environmentally friendly plastic, which is safe when interacting with hot foods and is not stained by colored ingredients. The blender offers 8 speed modes and 4 additional programs.

Kitfort KT-1359

pros

high power
metal drive
many speeds
clover shaped bowl

Minuses

noisiness

From 6950 ₽

Kitfort KT-1359 is a productive blender with 15 operating modes. Its rotation speed is 26 thousand rpm, and its power is 1500 W. The device is equipped with an 8-blade stainless steel knife. The clover-shaped container ensures effective mixing of components.

RAWMID Dream Samurai BDS-04

pros

high-quality execution
high power
many speeds
even crushes berry seeds and seeds

Minuses

price

From 15900 ₽

RAWMID Dream Samurai BDS-04 is a professional device with increased performance. The blender has a high power of 2900 W, which allows you to grind products of different hardness. A high quality 8-blade Japanese knife deserves special attention. The manufacturer has equipped the device with a capacious 2-liter plastic bowl of a unique shape for better mixing.

Bosch MMB 43G2

pros

quality of materials and workmanship
quiet in operation
good design and ergonomics
glass bowl 2.3l

Minuses

low power

From 7000 ₽

Bosch MMB 43G2 is a convenient stationary blender with mechanical control. The device is made of durable and damage-resistant plastic, the bowl is made of heat-resistant glass. The model has 5 speeds, the power is 700 W. Thanks to the pulse mode, the user can grind solid products.

Gemlux GL-BL815G

pros

stylish appearance
metal case
low price

Minuses

small number of speeds

From 3500 ₽

Gemlux GL-BL815G is a high-quality 2-speed blender. The model is equipped with an 850 W motor and a 1.5 liter glass bowl. A durable stainless steel body guarantees stability at high speeds. The device has a pulse mode, ice crushing and a self-cleaning option. The maximum speed of the device is 20 thousand rpm.

Berry cocktails

Fruit cocktails can be prepared using milk, kefir, yogurt, water or tea.

If you want to make a kiwi and banana smoothie, it is better to use yogurt as a base and also add citrus fruits - this could be lemons, oranges or grapefruits.

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An excellent and healthy smoothie with oatmeal and banana - mix oatmeal with yogurt and leave overnight, and in the morning add banana pieces to the mixture and blend with a blender. By the way, an oatmeal-banana smoothie with milk is also very, very good. This cocktail can replace breakfast.

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Smoothies made from apples are very useful - an apple smoothie can be prepared in different ways, it can be sweet and sour, milky and with a hint of tea.

Try making a classic apple smoothie - put a peeled and seeded apple through a blender and mix the puree with kefir or yogurt. You can use sweeteners - sugar, syrup, honey or banana. Raisins can be added to cocktails with fruit as a sweetener; they provide the desired sweetness, but they must be soaked first.

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You can make an apple smoothie with berries, such as strawberries or raspberries. For this smoothie I use cold mineral water and add crushed ice, and crush a little mint in a glass, it turns out to be a very tasty cocktail.

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A unique apple smoothie is made with peach and banana. I’ll say right away that this taste personally reminds me of the juice from three-liter jars that all the children were given in kindergarten. Some people like it, some don't. To make the cocktail rich, it is better to make it with apple juice, and use one banana, one peach and one apple as a thickener.

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Do you care about your beauty? Drink an apple cocktail with cucumber! This combination perfectly nourishes the skin and quenches thirst, and fresh notes of cucumber add a piquancy to the traditional taste.

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By the way, apple smoothies can be made with milk, but it is better to take apples that are not too sour - velvety and tender. Add a little hot pepper or ginger to this drink, and you won’t be afraid of any cold!

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Many smoothie recipes are just a base. Be sure to use fillers, so you can diversify the taste and benefit the body. Try adding to your cocktail:

ground nuts;
sunflower or pumpkin seeds;
flax seeds;
dry fiber;
bran;
cereals;
any cereal flakes;
soaked cereals (soaked rice or buckwheat is much healthier than cooked on the stove).

Looking for smoothie recipes with photos? See how to make a strawberry banana smoothie.

By the way, a strawberry-banana smoothie can be a good basis for experimentation. The thick, gooey texture brings out a variety of flavors, so try adding these to your strawberry banana smoothie:

red or cayenne pepper;
cinnamon;
ground cardamom.

A simple banana-apple smoothie becomes simply extraordinary if you add a little cinnamon to it, and a banana-strawberry smoothie opens up beautifully with the addition of a pinch of vanilla and cocoa.

By the way, if you want to make a cold smoothie with banana and milk, it is better not to add ice, but to freeze the ingredients themselves - a banana smoothie in a blender will turn out thick, cool and not watery.

Well, if spinach smoothies aren't your thing, then you can simply learn how to make a berry smoothie. I will not give separate recipes here; I prepare a berry smoothie without any recipe - either from seasonal berries (from the dacha or bought from farmers), or from frozen berries (and then this is the one that is in the freezer).

However, I’ll tell you how to protect yourself from mistakes:

do not mix red and green berries if you want to get a beautiful color;
when using large amounts of berry juice, be prepared for the fact that your lips, tongue and teeth will be stained;
do not forget that some berries have seeds, and if raspberry ones add zest to your drink, then, for example, sea buckthorn ones will spoil your berry smoothie - in such a situation it is better to squeeze the juice;
If you are not sure that you have chosen the right combination of berries, put one berry of each type in your mouth at a time and chew it thoroughly; if you don’t want to spit out the result immediately, then the combination is successful.

Important Notes

Separately, I want to mention how fruit smoothies are beneficial for health. Every person who is losing weight knows how sometimes they crave something sweet - diet smoothies with low-fat yogurt will not only be healthy, but also very tasty.

The benefits of smoothies are obvious in the summer - try freezing a sweet milk smoothie and you will enjoy an amazing cold dessert.
Healthy smoothies with the addition of flax seeds or pine nuts will help strengthen the body during an epidemic of colds.
Do you like simple recipes? Do not deny yourself the pleasure of making a simple smoothie from vegetables, without any recipe, just mix a couple of green vegetables and a little kefir when inspired.
Mix smoothies for weight loss in a blender and add cereal flakes - this will make your smoothies even healthier, and your smoothie diet will be rich and complete.

Perhaps now you know everything to make a smoothie at home quickly and easily, and you can prepare a smoothie at home to suit almost any taste - a breakfast smoothie made with your own hands will please the whole family!

Orange, sunny and such a delicious shake in front of you. How generous nature is. We know how to extract the most useful things from it and turn it into something very tasty. Take advantage of the moment, friends. Skip the extra stuff and enjoy the pumpkin sweetness of the shake. Let the whole world wait!

Are you wondering how to make cocktails even tastier and not worry about possible mistakes in preparing the heavenly delicacy? Then you are at the right place. Absorb all the golden tips.

1. About celery:

Only celery stalks are used in the dish. By no means the root: it has an overly spicy taste;

rinse the vegetable thoroughly in water to avoid crunching sand in the drink, which is often found in celery;
Keep the amount of stem in moderation. As already written, it has a strong taste and can overwhelm the other components.

2. Choose any fresh kefir for your treat; for those losing weight, it is better to choose one with a maximum fat content of 5%.

3. Do not add harmful salt and sugar to treats. Replace the latter with honey, and replace the salt in vegetable cocktails with delicious spices or dried seaweed.

4. Replace one of your meals with a healthy cocktail: breakfast or afternoon snack. This will have a good effect on your figure.

5. If you want to make a shake for testing, then reduce the amount of components indicated in the recipes by 2-3 times.

6. It makes sense to remove the skins of store-bought fruits and vegetables. It contains concentrated harmful substances, the benefits of which are zero.

7. To create a tasty and healthy cocktail, use the proportions of 70% vegetables to 30% fruits. This way your drink will be even richer and richer in vitamins.

8. Of course, for savouriness, combine sweet ingredients with ice cream and chocolate. However, then a healthy shake will turn into a high-calorie dessert, and not a healthy dish. Which, by the way, can be tasty anyway due to other ingredients.

9. The food should be chilled, but not icy. Because of this, the taste of the drink will dull; get enough of it later and you will consume too much. In addition, a supercooled cocktail is harmful to digestion.

10. When choosing components, pay attention to their possible contraindications. This is especially true for problems with the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes and excess weight.

11. Make cocktails for one serving. No stock. They quickly destroy nutrients and vitamins, so drink and eat it at once.

12. Seasonality and freshness of fruits and vegetables are the key to the usefulness of shakes.

13. Frequent consumption of smoothies will protect you from vitamin deficiency and deficiency of nutrients, which are necessary in our active life.

14. About pumpkin:

mix the bright component with bananas, yogurt, oranges, apples, dates and carrots. The main rule is to combine no more than 3-4 components in a technique;
Pumpkin is well digested with fats. Mix it in a cocktail with full-fat milk and even olive oil.

15. There should be a minimum amount of water in the shakes. Excess liquid will spoil the thick consistency of the dish and it will not resemble a smoothie.

16. The puree-like and homogeneous texture of the cocktail is its main condition. Pieces of components should not flop around in it. They must be completely pureed.

17. About the color of the dish. Do not combine dark greens with bright berries. You will end up with a mixture of an unappetizing swamp color. Hide emerald ingredients under dark blackberries, currants or blueberries. Then you will maintain the balance of the cocktail's attractiveness.

18. If you don’t have time to cool the shake, then add a little chilled water, ice or frozen berries to it.

19. To prevent the dish from being cloying, add lemon or lime juice to it.

20. Bananas not only add natural sweetness to the drink, but also give it a creamy texture. This radiant fruit also goes well with any berries and herbs.

21. Avocado will also help in creating a puree smoothie, but it must be sweetened. In addition to fruits and honey, add maple or Jerusalem artichoke syrup to it.

22. Soft dates or dried apricots, pears or tropical mango will taste very tasty with cocoa.

23. The shake will be original if you add nut milk instead of classic milk. What should I mix it with? With the same fruits, nuts and herbs. And the benefits from such an alliance will be much greater. Preparing nut milk is simple: the nuts are soaked in water for several hours, then ground with water and the mixture is filtered through a sieve. There are a lot of recipes for making magic milk on the Internet.

24. The shake should consist of a maximum of 5 components. Otherwise, you will end up not with a cocktail of complementary elements, but with an oversaturated and spoiled dish.

Summer is outside the window. Seize the moment and enjoy every ray of it, the sun and the days that will not return. And let smoothies accompany you to the wonderful singing of birds and the early dawn! Different, tasty and, as you know, very healthy.

What more could you ask for when your glass has everything you need to replenish your strength and energy? When whims lead to a dead end? No time to cook on the stove? Almighty nectar will fulfill all your desires and needs, please with its taste and give you health! And the sensations from the cocktail will take you to the 7th heaven!

Portable

Silanga BL550 Smoothie maker

pros

blocking from accidental activation
removable block of Japanese knives
shaker included
1.3 kg

Minuses

no significant disadvantages

From 4990 ₽

FOR YANDEX.MARKET PURCHASES

Silanga BL550 Smoothie maker is the ideal blender for smoothies. The power of the device is 300 W, the blades accelerate to 24,000 rpm. At the same time, when assembled, it weighs only 1.3 kg. The bowl is made of harmless, environmentally friendly plastic with a capacity slightly larger than standard - 550 ml, and can be washed in the dishwasher. The model is presented in three design options. Includes shaker lids and bowls for easy storage.

RAWMID Portable RPB-03

pros

wide range of equipment
battery operation
stylish design
holds a charge for a long time

Minuses

price

From 4900 ₽

The rating of portable blenders for smoothies opens with RAWMID Portable RPB-03. The set includes 2 containers with knives, a whisk, a sieve, a vacuum lid with a pump, and a charging cable. 4-blade/2-blade knives are made of stainless steel. The rotation speed of the USB blender is 15-25 thousand rpm, power – 222 W.

Take It X2

pros

long charge
low price
light weight

Minuses

Does not crush nuts or seeds

From 1600 ₽

Take It X2 is a portable blender with a capacity of 380 ml. The device is designed for grinding berries, fruits and soft vegetables. Equipped with a 2-blade knife and 2000 mAh batteries. The model is available in several color variations and has a convenient carrying strap. Produces 15-22 thousand rpm, power is 3.7 V.

Xiaomi 17PIN Star Fruit Cup

pros

durable glass glass
beats well
wireless charging capability
high-quality execution

Minuses

small battery capacity

From 1940 ₽

The Xiaomi brand has released a high-quality blender 17PIN Star Fruit Cup. The device operates in 1-speed mode, is equipped with a glass bowl with a capacity of 400 ml and a light indication. The blender operates on 2 batteries with a capacity of 700 mAh; a full charge is enough for up to 15 cups of drink.

Take It X4

pros

4 blade knife
high-quality grinding
metal case
capacious battery

Minuses

no significant deficiencies identified

From 3600 ₽

The body is made of metal, the container is made of food-grade plastic. The device operates at 15-16 thousand rpm, its power is 7.4 V. It is equipped with a 400 ml bowl and 4-bladed stainless steel knives, which ensure more thorough grinding. Battery capacity – 5100 mAh.

Vegetable tomato smoothie with celery and carrots (to cleanse the body)

Now we will prepare a fantastic and fabulous shake. Celery will make it so rejuvenating and cleansing. And in the company of tomatoes and carrots, you will deliciously free every cell of the body from toxins and harmful substances.

I encourage you to create this delicacy at every opportunity! You will shine with beauty!

3 stalks of celery;
2 medium tomatoes;
1 carrot.

1. Tomatoes will be the first to dance in a delicious dance of cooking. Wash the vegetables thoroughly, place in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Peel them from the peel and the place where the stem is attached.

Cut the tomatoes into several pieces and place them in the chopper.

2. Clean any tough areas from the clean celery stalks. Cut them into circles and also send them to the equipment.

3. There are carrots left. Rinse it in water and remove the top layer of the bright fruit. Chop the carrots on the board as finely as possible. This will make it easier to “succumb” to the blender.

4. Close the lid of the chopper, turn on its maximum speed and turn the ingredients into a puree in a couple of minutes.

What a bright and thick cocktail you have created. How deliciously everything useful is dissolved in it: it will give you radiance, health and liberation from unnecessary things. Drink it quickly and recharge your health!

Unsweetened cocktails

Make a refreshing avocado smoothie by simply adding:

ginger and cucumber;
lemon, ground pepper and apple;
ginger and quince.

By the way, smoothies with avocado can also be made sweet - it’s just that the main ingredient will be not avocado, but banana. Avocado accentuates the taste of summer fruits especially well.

Vegetable lovers can also make a tomato smoothie with spinach. If your blender is not very powerful or the knives are dull, then it is better to separate frozen spinach and separately peeled tomatoes. As an original additive, you can use cabbage and carrot juice, or even beet juice.

Vitamin recipe from sweet and sour apples and oranges

And here are our dear guests. How to surprise them? Make them an apple smoothie with happy orange and energizing ice. For your friends, this concentrate of taste and life will be a complete delight due to its sweet and sour, density and vitamin content of the delicacy.

Don't deprive your loved ones of healthy pleasure. May you and they have another opportunity to enjoy new sensations.

2 sweet or sweet and sour apples;
2 oranges;
5 pieces. regular or fruit ice.

Preparation

1. Wash and peel the apples thoroughly, removing the core. Cut the fruit into small pieces.

2. Also remove the skins and grains from the oranges and divide them into shares. In turn, cut them in half and then into small pieces.

3. Combine apples and oranges in a blender and grind them until smooth.

4. Pour the drink into glasses and serve them with pieces of ice. It's simple! If you decide to make popsicles. Pour any juice into ice cube trays in advance and place it in the freezer.

The dish sparkles with its pouring uniqueness and generosity of sensations. Dip your lips into it, let your soul sing from the rainbow of taste, and your heart will not want the healthy paradise of blissful nectar to end.

Green smoothies

Green vegetable drinks are my favorite, they are very tasty, healthy and at the same time very satisfying.

You can make a smoothie with celery and cucumber - this option is on the surface. Sprinkle lemon juice over the chopped celery stalks and peel the cucumber. Some people remove the seeds, but I think it enhances the flavor.

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A cool celery smoothie is made with almond or soy milk - add some green lettuce and dill to the chopped celery and whisk well until the mixture is smooth.

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Have you tried a smoothie with celery and banana with orange juice? If you are brave enough, add another handful of spinach or salad mix to this mixture, you will be guaranteed a boost of energy.

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An interesting and unusual smoothie with celery and pear; I like to add a little cranberry to it, literally five or six berries per glass, and season it thickly with cinnamon.

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If you're health-conscious, make a smoothie with avocado, carrot juice and yogurt. For one avocado you need to take half a glass of freshly squeezed carrot juice with pulp and low-fat yogurt without fillers and flavors.

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A good and tart avocado smoothie can be made from bell pepper and parsley - the taste will be tart and very vegetable.

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But I personally find the smoothie with avocado and broccoli a little empty, so I make it with the addition of flax seeds and fiber - they don’t affect the taste too much, but they help diversify the texture a little.

In general, try different combinations of vegetables with spinach - it is very beneficial for beauty and health.

Smoothies for children

Banana + honey + kefir

banana – 1 pc.;
kefir - 50 ml;
honey – 15 g.

Pour kefir over honey and banana and beat until smooth.

Strawberries + cherries + milk

cherries – 50g;
strawberries – 50 g;
yogurt – 50 ml;
vanillin - to taste.

Wash ripe cherries and remove seeds. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Grind the strawberries and cherries, then add the chilled yogurt and vanilla, beat again.

Pineapple + banana + juice

pineapple (canned) -300 g;
banana – 1 pc.;
orange juice -50 ml;
pineapple juice – 50 ml.

Cut the fruit into medium pieces and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Place frozen fruits in a blender, add juice and mix until smooth.

Banana + blueberries + yogurt + juice

banana – 1 pc.;
blueberries – 150 g;
yogurt – 150 g;
orange juice – 150 ml.

Grind the fruits, add juice and yogurt to the resulting mixture, mix again.

Blueberries + orange + oatmeal

blueberries – 100 g;
orange – 2 pcs.;
oatmeal – 1.5 tbsp. l.;
rice or regular milk - 0.5 tbsp.

Wash the blueberries, peel the oranges. Place the fruits in a bowl, add the cereal and pour in the milk, grind everything until smooth.

Vegetable smoothie recipe with kefir for weight loss

We start life from scratch. On Mondays. On this day we promise ourselves to go to the gym, eat less junk food and start eating healthy. Where to start? Step into a new health journey with a low-calorie drink.

Don't think too much about products. The delicacy will attract you with kefir, juicy tomato, cucumber and bell pepper. There will be real salad in your glass! And you won’t have to wrinkle your nose like you would over dry chicken fillet. You will quickly get into the groove of a healthy lifestyle and develop the habit of giving up calories. Don't want to wait until Monday? Start your delicious transformation right now!

Ingredients (for 2-3 servings):

1 glass of kefir;
2 medium tomatoes;
1 bell pepper;
2 cucumbers;
fresh dill by eye.

1. Place the washed tomatoes in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Peel the vegetables, place them on a board and chop them. Place the tomatoes in the equipment container.

2. Now let's turn to bell peppers. Remove the top and all the insides from a clean vegetable. Cut the pepper into strips and add to the tomatoes.

3. We’ll do the same with cucumbers: peel the washed vegetables and chop them into small pieces. Place the slices with the vegetables.

4. Dip the dill in warm water until it is clean and finely chop it on the board. Also combine 50% of all the greens with the ingredients in the bowl.

5. Beat the vegetables until smooth and pour the aromatic drink into glasses.

6. Then wash the chopper and pour kefir into it and add the remaining dill. Start the blender and turn the ingredients into a single mass.

7. Carefully pour the kefir mixture over the vegetables. The main thing is that they do not mix with each other. This will give you a layered cocktail.

Just a little bit is left and you will plunge into a pleasant path to attractiveness and perfection of form, and gain willpower over harmful foods. After all, you can always have a kefir and beautiful shake with you.

Take it on your journey to beauty. It will keep you from starving and add strength, prevent you from overindulging and maintain a balance in your appetite. Trust this miracle cocktail and you will always be in shape!

The vitamin drink, of course, can be prepared using either a regular blender or an immersion blender. There is no particular difference in the process itself. But sometimes they still ask questions about how to do it correctly.

I decided to show this with the example of a video clip that gives the simplest and ideal recipe for those who are on a diet and want to lose weight. Here again, cucumber is used as the main ingredient. It is known to consist mostly of water, and therefore, like no other product, promotes weight loss.

But eating only cucumbers day after day is boring, and after a day you get tired of it. But if you make a tasty drink from them, you won’t get tired of it for a long time.

In addition, you can add another vegetable and fruit to the ingredients every day. And each time you will get a different drink with a new taste.

I once asked one of my friends who was complaining about the abundance of cucumbers. What does she do with them? She said that they “drink them.” At first I was surprised, and then she told me the secret. And I think that you too have guessed what this secret drink is.

What to look for when choosing

When choosing a household appliance, you should first study the following characteristics:

Its power. The quality of the resulting product depends on it. A small force will not be able to ensure effective grinding of products and will contribute to its unnecessary breakdown. To process dense components, considerable motor power will be required, approximately 600 W. There are also the most powerful mechanisms, but their price can be much more expensive than standard models.
Choice of speeds. The strength of the motor has a direct effect on the speed of rotation of the knives. The larger it is, the better the product will be crushed, and accordingly, the more homogeneous the resulting high-density mass will be. It is desirable that there be at least two speed switching modes. Today, manufacturers offer blender options in which there can be up to ten different speeds. In addition, the operating modes of the device can be adjusted - from short-term to intensive.
The size of the mixing container and what it is made of. It is very important that it is not small, and its volume reaches at least one and a half liters. Since a smoothie is a complex food containing a large list of its components, there is no point in preparing it in a small volume, and the resulting product will still be smaller in size than the bowl itself. In addition, it is necessary to choose a device made of durable material, since fairly hard fillers are processed on it. It is better if it is a glass product; it is more durable than plastic and retains its decent appearance for a long time. However, it can also be damaged during operation. Plastic wears out very quickly and becomes imbued with an unpleasant taste. At the moment, there are options for making containers made of particularly resistant plastic, but products with such a design are included in a higher price category than standard devices.
Modern blenders, in addition to the functions of cutting ingredients and mixing them, are equipped with additional options that expand the range of their capabilities. For example, this could be an ice crusher or a self-cleaning mode for the device.

ATTENTION! When purchasing household appliances, it is better to give preference to time-tested models from well-known manufacturers.

There is no need to choose what is cheaper, because this does not mean that such a mechanism will serve for a long time and with high quality. Sometimes it is better to take a more expensive option and be confident in the efficiency and quality of the blender you are purchasing.

Chocolate smoothie with kiwi and mint flavor

Oh, the tropics! How mysterious you are. From nature to your fruit gifts. A piece of exoticism will fill your glass too. And all thanks to kiwi.

The fruit will touch your heart with its sourness. And the extraordinary mango, cozy cocoa and tart mint tea will turn your head. A cheeky pairing will make your snack experience unforgettable. So what are we waiting for? Let's create a kiwi holiday right now.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

3 kiwi;
1 tbsp. l. cocoa powder;
1 mango;
1 glass of mint tea (in bags).

Preparation

1. Brew mint tea. Place the herb bag in a glass and pour boiling water over it. Once the water becomes a deep color, remove the tea bag from the container and allow the tea to cool. If you don’t have mint tea, then replace it with a drink with lemon balm or chamomile.

2. While the tea is cooling, rinse the kiwis and remove the skins. Chop the sour delicacy into several pieces and put it into the chopper.

3. What will we do with the mango? Peel the washed fruit and remove its pit. Place the chopped mango with the kiwi.

4. Then pour the components with tea and close the lid of the equipment, mix them in the bowl for 30 seconds until smooth.

5. Add cocoa powder to the shake and mix it thoroughly into the drink. It should become creamy in consistency.

Flirt with life and it will answer you with a smile and happiness. Experiment with treats, mix them and transform them into new shapes. This and only this way will your receptors absorb amazing and unknown tastes. The kiwi shake is proof of this.

Caring for your blender after making smoothies

The smoothie blender comes into contact with food, so it must be cleaned after each use . Some stationary devices have an “Automatic Cleaning” option; all you need to do is pour water into the bowl and press the button.

Before washing and using the device, read the instructions; different models may have different features. However, under no circumstances should you place any type of blender in the dishwasher. Also, do not immerse the part of the device where the switches and motor are located in water.

Bowls and removable nozzles are not afraid of running water; they can be safely washed under the tap . If fatty foods were used during cooking, the use of detergent is not prohibited. Finally, you need to wipe the parts, dry them and assemble them.

It is important to remember that ignoring the rule about cleaning after each use will quickly lead to the blender being repaired.