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    How can I prepare smoothie using pineapple?
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    It's really up to your individual taste, but I mix pineapple with apple juice, banana, spinach and avocado. It's delicious.
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    Can I refrigerate a fruit smoothie and eat it a day later?
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    If you refrigerate a smoothie for a day it might get really thick and won't really be a smoothie anymore. It's best to finish it the day you make it.
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    Does the quantity of fruits effect the thickness of the smoothie?
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    Yes. The more fruit you add, the thicker it will become. However, fruits that have a high water content, such as watermelon and strawberries, will cause less thickness.
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    How can I make a strawberry smoothie?
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    Slice up some strawberries, and add them to a blender with milk or yogurt. You can add some ice cubes or use frozen strawberries instead. For some tasty recipes, check out How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie .
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    How can I make my smoothie less frothy?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    Add a tablespoon of honey for less froth and foam to form on the smoothie.
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    How many ingredients does it take to make a smoothie?
    Community Answer
    It depends on what smoothie you're trying to make. If it's a regular smoothie, then it's around 3 to 4 ingredients.
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    How do I make a smoothie with yogurt?
    Ruby
    Top Answerer
    Add in yogurt to it to make it thicker. Don't overdo the yogurt, however.
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    Do I need ice or can I just put it in the freezer?
    Fbennett2005
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    You will need ice for a smoothie in order for it to be a smoothie. Otherwise you are just freezing liquids and making ice.
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    How well do ice cubes break down in a blender?
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    It depends on the kind of blender you have. Some have a button made especially for ice, others will break if you put ice in them.
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    How do I make an Oreo smoothie?
    Sadie Whittington
    Community Answer
    Put three large scoops of vanilla ice cream into your blender or mixing device. Next, add 1 cup (235 ml) of milk to the ice cream. Now add three (or more if you prefer) Oreo cookies. Secure the lid tightly over your blender and blitz the mixture until smooth. Pour into a serving glass and enjoy!
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    Why do you have different fruits in if you only want strawberry?
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    If you only want a strawberry smoothie, just put in strawberries and skip any other fruit. The smoothies in this article are just a few examples. You can use whatever fruit you want.
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    Should milk be first, or do I put all ingredients together and then combine them?
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    It's really a matter of personal preference, it won't affect the end result either way. You may find that the ingredients are blended better prior to adding the milk.
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    Do smoothies help to lose weight and how?
    Qamar
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    It depends on the type of smoothie but healthy smoothies can help weight loss if they they include nutritious ingredients such as fruit and vegetables.
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    Can I use dates instead of honey for my smoothies?
    Sadie Whittington
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    Yes. Dates are a great alternative sweetener. The dates naturally have less sugar than honey. Everyone believes that honey is a 'healthier' option than sugar but honey is just liquefied sugar.
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    I'm trying to gain weight, will smoothies help?
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    It depends on what you put inside. If you put in healthy foods from your normal diet, your weight will probably stay the same. It also depends on how much of it you drink. I suggest doing a little bit more research.
  • Question
    How do I make banana milk?
    Qamar
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    Check this out.
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    What is the best thing to use to make a smoothie: a blender or a grinder? Why?
    Community Answer
    Blender. Most recipes are made for blenders.
  • Question
    How many calories are in a smoothie?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    It all depends on what type of smoothie you make and what ingredients you add.
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    What type of smoothie is best for people who are on a diet?
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    If you're on a diet, focus on vegetables, not fruits, in your smoothies. Fruits are higher in calories with lots of sugar, both of which can be detrimental to a diet. Try making green smoothies with ingredients like spinach, kale, chia seeds, etc. For flavor, you can add some fruit yogurt or small amounts of fresh fruit. As long as the recipe isn't heavy on sugar or dairy, you should be okay.
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    What can I use to replace yogurt?
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    Make sour milk or sour cream yourself by adding 2 to 4 teaspoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar per cup of milk or cream. Allow it to stand undisturbed for a few minutes so it can thicken before use. Another acidic replacement for yoghurt is cultured buttermilk.
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    Can I use tigernut powder or flax/chia seed powder?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use whatever ingredients you would like to use.
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    How do I make an orange smoothie?
    AnonymousSuperWriter
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    In order to make an orange smoothie, all you need to do is just to blend orange juice, milk, vanilla yogurt, and ice. Blend the smoothie to your desired texture and serve.
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    Do I have to cook hard vegetables before blending them?
    Community Answer
    No, you don't have to cook them. It might be helpful to chop them up a little though.
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    Could I put apples in a smoothie?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It would ad a tartness and a bit of apple flavor to your smoothie.
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    What's an easy way to clean the blender?
    Stargirl1276
    Community Answer
    Just take the blades out and scrub it like you would a regular dish. If it’s not that dirty, just running it under the faucet will do.
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    Can I refrigerate my smoothie?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but your smoothie might melt a little and become thinner.
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    Do I have to use peanut butter in my smoothie?
    Community Answer
    No, you don't.
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    How can I make banana smoothie?
    Community Answer
    Simply blend a few bananas, some yogurt and either a juice (like apple juice) or some milk (like almond milk). If desired you can add banana protein powder or use banana-flavored yogurt.
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    What ingredients differentiate a smoothie from a blended ice beverage?
    Tom De Backer
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    'Smoothie' means whatever you're drinking has a smooth texture. A smoothie is still a smoothie if it's water-based, milk-based or ice-based. A milkshake must contain milk before it can be called milkshake. And I don't think all ice blend beverages are smoothies, since some cocktails are served with (a lot of) blended ice. So in the end, if the main ingredient is fruit and the texture is smooth, that's a smoothie.
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    What kind honey do I use?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    There's no specific brand of honey you need to use in order to make a smoothie. Add in your favorite.
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