Healthy smoothies are beneficial for your whole body and fun to make.
Thick, ice-cream like smoothies are even better.
They keep you full for longer and are so satisfying they dont leave you craving junk food or sweets.
Heres 17 ingredients that will help you make the frostiest, richest smoothie youve ever had:
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Frozen fruit
Thick, ice cream-like smoothies begin with frozen fruit.
Mango, strawberries, apples,blueberries, peaches and kiwis are ideal.
Scoop half an avocado into your blender, along with greens and fruits.
Vegetable purees
Yes, purees.
Add them when a recipe calls for ice cubes.
Try thisorange carrot chia smoothie.
Yogurt
Yogurt is a go-to option for smoothies.
If you eat diary, use full-fat plain greek yogurt (avoid sugary, flavored, processed yogurt).
Or try coconut or almond yogurt.
Use it in this creamyapple cheesecake smoothie.
Coconut meat
Coconut flesh is great at thickening because its soft and gelatinous.
you could get frozen coconut flesh at the grocery store or scoop it from green coconuts.
It has a strong flavor so add it when you want a coconut-y smoothie.
Silken tofu
Silken tofu is soft, rich, dense and perfect for a plant-based thick smoothie.
The flavor hides really well so don’t worry if youre not a tofu fan.
Try adding 12 cup of tofu and increase the quantity depending on how thick you want it.
To make chia gel, let 1/3 cup of chia seeds soak on 2 cups of water overnight.
For your smoothie, add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds or 3 tablespoons of chia gel or pudding.
Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds thicken liquids and are a good source of omega-3s and fiber.
Soaked nuts
Nuts thicken well because they contain healthy fats and become softer once theyre soaked.
The next morning, rinse them and toss them in your smoothie.
Try thiskale smoothie that tastes like ice cream.
Nut butters can be pricey, trymaking them at homewith a food processor.
A tablespoon or two of nut butter is enough to cream-ify your smoothie.
Just one tablespoon of any gluten-free flour is enough, like in thisstrawberry banana smoothie.
Rolled oats
Rolled oats will make your smoothie thicker because of their soluble fiber.
Its perfect for a breakfast smoothie likethis one.
Quinoa
Quinoa is the ultimate ingredient to make a meal replacement smoothie that is plant-based and delicious.
It’s a complete protein and its texture is perfect to thicken up your smoothie without dairy or bananas.
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk is a source of soluble fiber that is sold in a powder or pre-ground.
Its excellent at thickening because it absorbs water to create bulk.
Jam
Jams can be used to sweeten and to thicken smoothies.
A single spoonful of strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, pineapple, peach or apricot jam does the trick.
Bonus points if you make homemade jam, because then you have full control over its sweetness.
Try thissimple strawberry smoothie.
Are you inspired to blend away a deliciously creamy smoothie now?
