Healthy snacks: Smoothies

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Homemade smoothies are easy to make and a great way to get to your five a day. So whether it's for yourself or for your child who is a picky eater, get blending for a delicious healthy snack!

What's to love about smoothies?

They're a great way to give your kids (and yourself!) more fibre and antioxidants. (But all they'll care about is the taste.)
They don't require a lot of fussy or expensive ingredients.
They're a great way to use over-ripe fruit that might otherwise land in the bin.
They're adaptable: Try an endless combination of fruits, or use goat or soya milk if cow dairy is an issue.
You and your kids can get creative - let them choose the combination of fruits they want and watch them enjoy it even more!
Frozen fruit works just as well as fresh.
And perhaps most of all - smoothies are quick, easy, tasty and healthy!

Smoothie flavour boosters

If your fruit is unripe or bland, try adding a drizzle of honey to sweeten it up. Honey adds flavour as well as sweetness, and dissolves better than sugar.
Cinnamon is a great addition to some smoothies, especially combos like banana and blueberry, or banana and apple. Cinnamon is also a powerful antioxidant - there are as many antioxidants in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon as in 75g (about a large handful) of blueberries.
To add colour and another dimension of flavour, try using pomegranate juice in place of some or all of the liquid in your smoothie. You'll load up on antioxidants, too!
A spoonful of your favourite jam or fruit compote can add colour and flavour to a plain smoothie.
Coconut milk adds a tropical flavour and is great for those with dairy sensitivities.
A drop of vanilla extract can add lovely flavour to creamy smoothies.

Tips for smoothie success

Freeze your own fruit: Cut up fruit - such as bananas or pineapple - into pieces and store in a freezer bag.
To freeze fresh berries for smoothies, spread the berries out on a swiss roll tin in a single layer and pop it in the freezer. Once the berries are frozen, transfer them into a freezer bag. (This method prevents the berries from sticking together.)
Use skimmed milk or low-fat yoghurt if you're watching fat and calories.
For an extra hit of nutrition, blend plain yoghurt, flax seeds, oats, wheatgerm or tofu into your favourite smoothie recipe.
If a smoothie recipe calls for sugar, try it first without the added sweetener. You might not need it, depending upon the natural sweetness of the fruit.
Take a second to rinse out the blender right after you use it, even if you're planning to wash it later; dried-on fruit makes for slow washing up.

Watch the video: 6 Smoothie Bowl Recipes. Delicious + Healthy Breakfast u0026 Dessert. Naturally Jo (June 2022).

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