What do you use to make your smoothies thinner?
MrsSpace
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I've been doing the basic smoothie recipe for my kids (frozen fruit, yogurt, splash of milk and a touch of honey) but it always seeems to be too thick. I've tried adding more milk, and it's a little better, but I still have to eat them with a spoon. And plus, I really don't want to add more calories. I can't do them with OJ, because, to me, they seem too sour. Any suggestions?
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I don't make alot of smoothies but you could try adding some water.0
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I would swap out the milk for some coconut water, which also adds sweetness so you don't have to use as much honey. If it is still too thick, just use a little less yogurt.0
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Or maybe use vanilla unsweetened almond milk instead of yogurt. The frozen fruit will still make it thick enough so that they won't miss it, and it's nutritious.0
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I thin out all my smoothies with water. Zero calories and it works well. Add a little at a time. Or 1/2 skim milk and 1/2 water.
I generally stay away from adding dairy to my smoothies as it can become a calorie bomb. For my kids, I do add Greek yogurt.0 -
Like everyone else said water, but fresh fruit might make it a little thinner also....0
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Thanks!0
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I use unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies & usually have to grind some ice into them as well to make them thick. If they end up a bit too thick I put a splash of water in them. The yogurt would definitely be thickening them up, same if you are using bananas. Personally I love eating them with a spoon
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I typically will add: 1/4 water, 2 cups of Kale, handful of broccoli (sometimes more), 2 spears of Pineapple, cup of mango and ice.
Comes out thin, tastes good too.
Those are estimates of how much I put in, I get to grabbing and just throw in. Some days more mango is needed as pineapple can make it stringy.
I personally do not add yogurt, milk, juice or anything other than water as I do not need any additional calories.
When I have fresh berries, I add them also. I have a Blendtec blender, so pretty much I can add anything and it comes out thin and usually great tasting!0 -
I use Greek yogurt to make it creamy, any assortment of fruits and veggies then I use water and ice. I don't find the taste is dulled at all with water as long as you use enough fruits.0
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I like to use either water or green tea, since they're both lighter than milk. The teas add extra flavor. I've found jasmine is especially yummy. Just let a teabag steep in some hot water and put it in the blender with the other ingredients.0
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I use 1 1/2 cups of water to just about all of my smoothies and they come out great!!!0
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Green tea!
I brew up a gallon and keep it in my fridge. You get the added benefits of the tea and no real flavor quirks.0 -
Green tea is a great idea. Any kind of flavored tea would be delicious, I reckon. Unsweetened almond milk is only 30 calories per cup and has a pretty good nutritional profile. Sometimes I do half skim milk half water. Coconut water is slightly sweet and salty and fairly low calorie, too. Diluted juices are good. Sometimes I add cold coffee to my chocolate protein powder smoothies.0
