The Smoothie Maker
The smoothie maker is the answer to delicious drinks with nutritional benefits. In the hot summer, you would like to down that great, cool ice cream float, but you know that it is probably not on your list of in between meals snacks. If you don’t have one of these great little smoothie makers, here is a brief buying guide.
It is really not a blender although it is similar. The wattage for the maker is higher and this power makes the smoothie smooth and creamy. The ice is crushed finely and is blended with the other ingredients. The whirl of the blades pulls the ice and fruit downward for blending.
The containers are made either of glass or of plastic and are really a personal preference. If the tweens are using this little appliance, the safety of plastic can be a benefit. The glass is heavier to handle and more costly to replace if broken. Both wash up nicely. The parts of this container which come in contact with the fruit and ice come apart for easy cleaning.
Looking at the smoothie maker you can see that the opening at the top is wider than the more narrow funneled bottom. The whole design is to crush and blend quickly. The blades are sharp but it is really the more powerful motor that does the crushing. When the kids or you are cleaning up you should still be aware that you are cleaning blades.
Following a recipe for smoothies is even easier because most containers have measurement markings on the side. Recipes call for fresh fruits, yogurt or milk and ice. You can simply add and substitute ingredients as you wish and even make your smoothie loaded with protein by adding the protein powder of you choice. Remember that the more ingredients or protein powder that you add, you are adding calories also.
With growing children in the family, you may find that giving them smoothies with extra protein powder is a great supplement to their diet. When breakfast is balked at by young teens and tweens, the smoothie might just be the answer. Nutrition comes in a glass as well as in a bowl or on a plate. Now you are using your smoothie maker year round.
This little appliance helps you to get the best nutrition in an easy simple way. It is small enough to be out of the way in the kitchen and big enough to do a great job! Dieters love mixing their powdered diet drink in a smoothie maker with ice to make it creamier and more delicious than ever. This purchase may just be the answer to some better nutrition for your whole family.
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