Smoother Smoothie Dos and Don’ts

Have you ever made a smoothie at home and it just didn’t turn out right? It’s foamy at the top, there are fruit chunks getting stuck in your straw, and you almost choked on that piece of ice?

We love making smoothies before (and after!) a run. Here are some Dos and Don’ts for making the perfect smoothie:

- Don’t use milk because it creates foam

- Do use Greek yogurt. Yogurt helps smooth the texture

- Do use a ripe banana or avocado in your smoothie

- Don’t use ice

- Do freeze your fruit

- Do steam your greens if they are too tough

- Don’t add extra sweeteners

- Do use a juice with no added sugars.

- Do add protein/fiber/flax seed and other boosters to your smoothie

Here are a couple of our favorite smoothie recipes. They are delicious!

Green and Lean

1 banana

1 cup kale/spinach mix

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup orange juice

1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

Peanut Butter Bliss

1 banana, frozen without peel

1/2 cup frozen vanilla Greek yogurt

1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

1/4 all natural peanut butter

1/4 cup water

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