Ever met anyone who didn’t like a smoothie? We haven’t either! And nothing brings greater satisfaction than making a “smoothie” yourself.

So, before we give you some quick and easy recipes let’s talk about the “art of blending”. Blending is all about managing temperatures. Proper portions of cold (ice and Frozen ingredients) and liquid (water, milk, juice etc) are the key.

If you have too much “cold” the ingredients freeze up inside the blending jar – forming an air pocket and not mixing properly. When this happens take out 2 ounces (by volume) of ice and add 1 ounce of liquid. (you don’t have to be exact – experience is the best teacher).

If you have too much liquid and not enough cold you’ll get a thin, runny product. Adjust the relationship of liquid and cold by decreasing 1 ounce of liquid and adding 2 ounces (by volume) of ice.

Proper adjusting of cold and liquid should not affect the taste.



BASIC FROZEN FRUIT SMOOTHIE

The most popular Smoothie we sell at Juiceling Juice and Smoothie bar on Gordon Street is the Berry Bomb.

3oz of Blueberries
3oz of Raspberries
3oz of Strawberries
6oz of Frozen Yogurt
12oz ice
1 glass of 100% apple juice

Makes a 24 Ounce Smoothie

• keep frozen ingredients around 8 degrees Fahrenheit.