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Build-your-own smoothie
Build your own smoothie with this easy and delicious base smoothie recipe.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Total Time:
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Beverages, Drinks, Smoothies
Cuisine:
Universal
Servings:
3
servings
Author:
Julie Gaeta
Equipment
High-speed blender
Ingredients
2
cups
liquid of your choice
water, nut or coconut milk, orange juice, tea, coconut water
2-½
cups
fresh or frozen fruit/vegetables of your choice
Strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, butternut squash
1
cup
greens if using
2
bananas
1-2
tablespoons
sweetener if using
I don’t use it for green smoothies, maple syrup, date syrup, agave nectar, 1–2 Medjool dates, or 15–20 raisins
2
cups
ice
Optional add-ins: ½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract, 1-2 scoops plant-based protein powder. 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
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Instructions
Blend all ingredients until smooth, roughly 30 to 60 seconds, depending on your blender.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
88
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
0.4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.05
g
|
Sodium:
25
mg
|
Potassium:
411
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
994
IU
|
Vitamin C:
38
mg
|
Calcium:
31
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg