When I want asmoothie, it’s rare that I look up a recipe to make one.
Instead, I follow a basic formula that’s worked for me time and time again.
According to Lindsey Pine, M.S., R.D., owner ofTasty Balance Nutrition, I’m onto something.
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And there are a ton of great ingredients that fit into all those categories.
There is a specific ratio you should attempt to follow to guarantee that your smoothie is satisfying.
you’re able to add spices like turmeric or herbs like mint in whatever amount you like.
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And these are all the ways I put the ratio into action.
I followed my tastes and here’s what I ended up with.
The first was a tropical vegan number.
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The second tasted like cherry pie, and was packed with protein.
This one was definitely not vegan but it was oh-so delicious.
The third was another vegan option, this time using chickpeas as the protein source.
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You couldn’t taste the chickpeas, but the PB and J flavor really came through.
The final smoothie was green and refreshing.
So for this, I stuck with fruits that have white flesh, like apples and bananas.
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The result was bright green and super tastyin fact, it was my favorite of the bunch.
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