How Smoothie is made? : Making Smoothies At Home

Smoothies are loved by all – they are favorite drinks of young children, and weight loss diets for adults. People have their preference for smoothies; some are in favor of smoothie without milk and some want smoothie like ice cream. The health experts have acknowledged this fact that smoothie is good for health. There are several smoothie recipes available on the internet and chef books, but our smoothie recipe is unique.

How to make a fruit smoothie? Fruit Smoothie with Curd Recipe

We are sharing our smoothie recipe with curd named as The Plum Piquant.

Smoothie Ingredients

Our smoothie is simple and easy to make, this smoothie is made of fruits consisting of one small apple, 4-5 plums & 2-3 tablespoons of curd.

The Plum Piquant prepared with easy smoothie recipe

Fruit Smoothie Recipe: The Plum Piquant

1. Wash a small apple and 4-5 plums under the running water from the tap, so that, the fruits become dirt free.
2. You have to peel off both the fruits making sure that there are no seeds left behind in the fruits, otherwise, it will affect the taste of the smoothie.
3. Put the pieces of fruits into the blender and also add 2-3 tablespoons of curd.
4. Start your blender and let it blend into a fine concoction/mixture.
5. If you want to serve it chilled, add 3-4 ice-cubes and blend it again.
6. Garnish your smoothie with flax seeds and the natural sweetener, i.e., honey or jaggery.

What is the time taken to prepare The Plum Piquant smoothie? Well, approximately 10 minutes.

Benefits of Smoothie

1. Weight loss: Smoothie is good for health as it is filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (a powerhouse of antioxidants), and you can easily maintain your bodyweight via it. Smoothie is made of fruits, yogurts, and curds, etc, which, ultimately, cut your body fats and give you the best shape.
2. Reduce cravings: You will fill full after a glass of fruit smoothie, as smoothies are prepared from fiber-rich fruits.
3. Easy to make: Smoothie doesn’t take much of your time; you can even prepare it while attending your office meeting on the phone.
4. Detoxifies the Body: Fruits like apple and plums help cleanse your blood and get rid of several toxins accumulated in your body tissues. Therefore, it is better to add smoothies in your daily diet to fully detoxify your body.
5. Nourish Your Skin:  Apple and plums contain polyphenols, a power-packed mineral that is a boon for your skin and complexion. It helps you in keeping your skin glowing in the summer and to remain young.

Wrapping up our easy smoothie recipe

We would like you to try our easy smoothie recipe – it will surely benefit your health. It is easier to prepare and digest, and the best remedy to beat the summers. Leave your comments and share this smoothie recipe so that everyone can stay fit and fine.

If you want to try preparing coconut ladoos at home, then try our coconut ladoo recipe.

Smoothie Questionnaire: Answering your queries

Question 1: Which smoothie is best for weight loss? Will smoothies make me lose weight?

Answer 1: There several smoothie recipes available on the internet, market, and chef books – but in our opinion, fruit smoothies will help you in shedding your extra body weight. Try our aforementioned smoothie recipe for a week, and you will see the results.

Question 2: Are smoothie healthy?

Answer 2: Absolutely Yes! Smoothie is good for health – it offers you several multi-vitamins and minerals in just one glass.

Question 3: Can I have a fruit smoothie for lunch?

Answer 3: Yes, you can enjoy fruit smoothie for lunch, or breakfast. You have to maintain your daily limit of the smoothie, i.e., one glass per day.

Question 4: Can I prepare fruit smoothie with ice?

Answer 4: Yes, you can prepare fruit smoothie with ice. Our smoothie recipe (The Plum Piquant) tastes better when you will drop 2-3 ice-cubes in your glass.

Question 5:  Is smoothie or juice better for your health?

Answer 5: According to the research, a smoothie is better than juice because the juice is often free from the pulp of fruits and vegetables. Peeling fruits makes them prone to germs and oxidation, whereas, smoothies consist of every part of the ingredients.