Less sugar more taste
We love smoothies! You know that by now. It’s such an easy tool to get extra nutrients. In all our smoothies we definitely include vegetables and preferably fresh herbs or a scoop of superfood powder. Why not?
Bananas provide creaminess to a smoothie and make it nice and sweet. Do you want to use less fruit in your smoothie, for example because there’s already pineapple and mango in it? Do you not like bananas, or do you simply not have them at home? You can also create that creaminess in other ways!
And tip #4 for extra creaminess that you get for free: use plant-based milk instead of water in your smoothie. Unsweetened, of course 😉
#1 Frozen Cauliflower
Huh, cauliflower? Yes, cauliflower! At first, I also found it very strange sounding, but it’s a great addition to your smoothie. You can hardly taste cauliflower in your smoothie, but you do get extra vegetables and it provides a creamy texture. Cauliflower contains, among other things, fiber, vitamins C, K, B6, folic acid, and manganese.
Try frozen cauliflower in an antioxidant-rich smoothie with, for example, acai, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
#2 Zucchini
The same goes for zucchini as for cauliflower; the flavor is very neutral, but it does provide a creamy texture. You get fiber, but zucchini also contains vitamin C, A, potassium, and manganese.
Cut the zucchini into pieces and add them to your smoothie. What you can also do is use half a banana less in a recipe and supplement it with zucchini. You can also incorporate grated zucchini into oatmeal very well.
#3 Avocado
Ripe avocados (frozen is also good!) make your smoothie super thick, full, and creamy. Avocados are full of essential amino acids and good fats. But also vitamins like vitamin K and fiber. Keep in mind that this also makes your smoothie much more calorie-dense.
