Few meals are as healthy as an antioxidant-rich smoothie. Packed with berries and other nutritious ingredients, the drinks taste good and are good for you. Make an antioxidant smoothie to get the most nutrients in one quick serving.
Instructions
1. Choose your berry, or a mix of them. You want to go for frozen berries, and any type will do. From strawberries and raspberries to blueberries, blackberries and mixed berries. Kiwis are a great choice. The more colorful the fruit, the richer it is in antioxidants.
2. Grab a handful of your berries and throw into a blender or smoothie mixture.
3. Choose your base for the smoothie. Yogurt, milk, frozen yogurt and fruit juices make nice additions to smoothies. Add a half cup of the ingredient you choose to the blender mixture.
4. Throw in a handful of ice for a frozen, crunchy blended smoothie. Both ice cubes and shaved ice work well. Blending ice can be tough on your blender's blades. Choosing a machine made specifically for blending smoothies is a good idea.
5. Add additional nutrients if you're opting for the fullest health-packed punch. Powdered proteins, available at nutrition stores, are a great option. Whey powder is a popular choice.
6. Blend on full power to create your smoothie. Add cold water if you'd like the consistency to be thinner. For a thicker shake, add more fruit.
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