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I use a lot of apples in smoothies, particularly this time of year when they are so abundant. We have a small apple tree that has yielded a surprising number of apples this year.1 Apples can lend a nice bit … Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Ingredients
Similar to spinach, carrots can have a surprisingly mild taste in smoothies. You can put one or two into a fruit smoothie and not even taste them once it’s blended. They are also on the cheaper end of the spectrum, … Continue Reading →
Earlier this year while looking for new smoothie ideas online I came across the notion of soaking nuts. Raw foodists who eat a lot of nuts are particularly big proponents. The claim is that by soaking nuts and discarding the … Continue Reading →
Adding greens to smoothies can be a great way to balance out their nutritional profile. Baby spinach is the best green to start with because it’s so mild. I was surprised to find that I can easily add a 1/4 … Continue Reading →
Oranges are a great ingredient for fruit smoothies such as this, or this. I find their flavor to go with most fruits, and they’re usually quite cheap (at least when they’re in season). I prefer Navel oranges primarily because they … Continue Reading →
Lately I’ve been adding chia seeds to a lot of my smoothies. They have a very neutral flavor, and add a bit of creaminess/body. The primary reason for adding them though is their nutritional profile. First and foremost is their … Continue Reading →