Brian Bennett

To calculate smoothie calories, add the calories contributed by every ingredient, then divide the total by the number of servings you make. Use the quantities you actually put into the blender rather than relying on a figure from a different recipe. You do not need an exact laboratory measurement to make a useful estimate. A … Read more

Smoothies can fit into a healthy eating pattern, but the answer depends on what goes into them, how much you drink and what else you eat. A smoothie made with fruit and plain yogurt is a different preparation from a large drink containing juice, sweetened yogurt, syrup and ice cream. The name alone tells you … Read more

Choosing smoothie ingredients becomes easier when you know what you want each one to do. Fruit provides the main flavour, liquid helps everything blend, and ingredients such as yogurt or oats change the consistency. Optional additions can bring variety, but you do not need a long list to make something enjoyable. Start with a few … Read more

To make a smoothie, combine a measured amount of liquid with fruit and any other ingredients your recipe calls for, then blend until the texture suits you. Start with a small batch and adjust gradually. It is much easier to add another splash of liquid than to fix a jug that has become too watery. … Read more

Your first homemade smoothie does not need a cupboard full of powders or a shopping list of unfamiliar ingredients. A few foods you already enjoy, a suitable blender and a clear idea of the serving you want are enough to get started. The most useful approach is to learn one simple combination, adjust it to … Read more