We have one of those Nutribullets at the house, and I've been on a smoothie kick as they are much easier to digest and very healing for those prone to gastrointestinal flare ups. They are also delicious. It is also much cheaper to buy brown spotty bananas (found some for under a dollar at Tops Market) and freeze them, as well as other fruits, than to buy name brand juices or smoothies. They're also much healthier for you because you're ingesting them as soon as, or shortly after, they are blended so the nutrients aren't broken down or oxidized. I like to chuck a bunch of additions in to make em even more nutritious, which you can find at places such as The Whole Foods Co-Op. They have little bags in their bulk department and refrigerated section like:
- Maca powder
- Hemp seeds/hemp protein powder
- Green spirit mix
- Bee pollen
- Cacao nibs
- Goji berries
Then choose frozen or ideally fresh fruits and veggies such as:
- Strawberries
- Banana
- Mango
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Spinach, kale, or herbs like cilantro, mint, or basil
You will need a liquid to help everything blend nicely, so if you'd prefer not to use water, fruit juices, milks (I dig almond milk and pineapple juice), or you know... maybe wine... can be used.
If you can afford it, and will actually use it more than once, I highly HIGHLY recommend a Vitamix blender. These things are like the MAC trucks if the blender world, and not only can you make smoothies in em, but also they are great for blending soups, dressings, dips, or purées. The cheaper the blender you get though, remember it will just be that much cheaplier built and will not last as long.
So, in lieu of moving in T-4.5 hours to NYC, I salute you, Mom's-Nutri-bullet-blender-with-handy-cup, thanks for all the smoothies. I will miss you.
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