What's particularly nice about smoothies is that they're fast and easy to make, and indulgent without being loaded with fat and calories. Plus, the only equipment you need is a blender.
Of course, a smoothie is only as healthy and tasty as the ingredients you put in it. So avoid dumping in sugar or thickening with full-fat dairy products. There are easy, healthy alternatives.
To give a fruit smoothie its icy, thick consistency, use crushed ice or frozen fruit as the base. The advantage of...
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