There is something magical about drinking a smoothie. Maybe it's the taste, the perception, the things associated with smoothies, or maybe the health benefits. Whatever it is, America loves its smoothies and so do we. That’s why we think it's a great idea in this heat of summer to present the best fruits for making smooth, yummy smoothies for you and the rest of the gang. By carefully selecting fruits that contain high levels of vitamin C that help your body process collagen, we are sure that you will find this list extremely valuable. So, enough background, let’s dive right into the yummy fruits.
Apples
Apples are a smoothie mainstay and a great fruit with so many benefits for you and your body. You see, apples contain vitamin C and fiber, as well as other nutrients. The benefits of apples can’t be counted out, and almost every health specialist will agree that healthwise, apples are the cream of the crop. That’s why having them in your smoothies will elevate the experience for you. Trust us, your overall health, including a healthy gut and digestive tract will be grateful for your decision.
So now the question becomes, how do you make these apple smoothies? Well, you can either peel or leave the skin on and cut the apples into cubes and add fresh or place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for later. Doing this will give you some of the most amazing apples in smoothies you have ever tasted. You can take that guarantee to the bank.
Avocado’s
Also known in some parts of the world as alligator pears or butter fruit, the avocado can be a wonderful fruit to include in your smoothie, or rather to model your smoothie on. This beautiful and yummy green fruit has long been a delicacy on the breakfast table for centuries and now, here’s an added recipe to try it with. The pantothenic acid, potassium, magnesium, fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, and monounsaturated fat that the avocado is rich in also make this fruit very healthy. Now you get to have a tasty and yummy snack all at once.
Don’t think that making a smoothie with the alligator pear is a difficult task either. It’s not. Simply cut your avocado into slices or cubes and add fresh or then place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for later. This will make your regular smoothie ten times better. Oh, did I mention that avocados add an amazing texture to your smoothies? No? Try them and find out for yourself.
Bananas
Is there a fruit that is more synonymous with smoothies than a banana? Even as we say that I can imagine how many people are making tons of money selling these in California, the stereotypical smoothie capital of the world. No, but seriously, bananas make a great addition to your smoothies. With health benefits to envy, let us make a case for why this fruit should be a mainstay for you. Firstly, bananas are one of the best sources of potassium. They are also high in fiber and vitamin B6 and are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, fiber, copper, and biotin. Additionally, they are low in fat, and high in fiber and water, which gives a fuller sensation. That means you won’t be eating everything in sight. Have your banana smoothie and you’ll be fine for a few hours.
At this point, you’d think that we have exhausted the benefits portion of bananas but well, you’d be wrong. There is so much more. You see, this amazing yellow fruit also contains beneficial antioxidants and has been studied for lowering blood pressure, controlling kidney disease, and other health-related benefits. Short of being a mythical fruit, there’s nothing the banana can’t do. And guess what, you can extract all these benefits and more in your smoothies and you can drink it all up for a big strong body. So enough about that, how then do we prepare smoothies with this fruit? Okay, so start by peeling the banana, then cut it into circular slices. You can then add them fresh or place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for later. If you’ve never had a banana smoothie you will be excited to discover the thick and creamy texture that bananas have. You might even get addicted to it.
Blueberries
An underappreciated member of the Berry family, blueberries will make an amazing addition to your smoothies. On top of the color, sweet taste, and texture they add, blueberries have plenty of health benefits that will wow you. Let’s dive into those for a little bit. Blueberries contain fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. But most impressive is the high concentration of complex nutrients that offer superior health benefits to us. Not only are they packed with antioxidants, but blueberries also contain unique anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. This is a huge boost and one that you certainly want in your body. You can never overdo the health thing you know.
So how do you prepare this fruit in your smoothie? Well, that part is easy. Simply, take your berries and wash them thoroughly in cold water and then drain. Proceed to inspect the berries to be sure to remove any molded berries (this happens a lot with small fruit). You can then add them fresh or spread them out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them. Once frozen, divide out into freezer-safe zip-locked bags. You can call on these anytime you desire some tasty yummies to go with your smoothie.