I love a fruit smoothie – fresh, zingy, creamy and balanced. That’s the key to a great smoothie, the balance of flavours. Sure, you can throw a whole bunch of things in a blender and still end up with a good smoothie, but a great smoothie? That’s all about balance.
For me, a weekend smoothie is a great pre-brunch drink as it is usually made to alleviate my ‘Hangry’ setting when I’ve still got a couple of hours till brunch and start getting cranky.
I love to make these at home rather than buy them from a juice chain because the flavour is often lacking from the juice chain smoothies due to an excess use of ice.
Well, enough jabbering (this is Chew Town bites after all) on to my perfect Berry Bliss Smoothie recipe.
Berry Bliss Smoothie
Serves two
8 ice cubes
180g mixed frozen berries
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
4 tbsp yoghurt
small handful fresh mint leaves
Place all ingredients into a powerful blender (one that can crush ice) and blend until ice cubes are crushed and all ingredients are well combined. Serve in a tall glass with a pretty straw and a mint garnish.
Homemade smoothies always win over the ones from a store. You're right, never thought about it before, but it is the ice to fruit ratio! Loving your smoothie pics!
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Love that top photo – great background! Smoothies are always fun, and they really do take the edge off one's hunger. Perfect for first breakfast (I love that Hobbit concept!). Thanks for this.
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just too easy! and love the back drop. so colourful! 😀
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this looks really good! healthy and refreshing. ps love your background!
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YASSS! This is one perfect looking smoothie. I can never get mine to look this pretty! Totally with you on making this at home instead – so much better plus more fruit!
I love a smoothy in the late afternoon – this one looks perfect!!!!
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