DO-IT-YOURSELF POWER SMOOTHIES

Smoothies are concentrated fitness in a glass: full of vitamins, mineral, ballast and secondary plant substances. The creamy-puree purees made from fresh fruits and vegetables can also replace a snack.

Fruit and vegetable smoothies

Smoothies are made from several fruits and vegetables or a mix of both. They are extremely healthy because all the fruits or vegetables are crushed in their raw state. Green smoothies contain a particularly large number of vital substances.

Mix smoothies according to taste

There is no basic rule of what goes together - it's a matter of taste. Start with sweet fruits first and gradually try new creations with vegetables. Make sure that you add vegetables with a high taste, such as celery, sparingly.

Refine smoothies with spices

Would you like more variety? The fruity variant also tastes delicious with almond milk, yogurt, cinnamon or vanilla. You can spice up spicier mixes with ginger or chilli.

Pay attention to the ingredients of finished smoothies

Finished products from the refrigerated section are not as healthy as freshly pureed ones. In the production process, vitamins and fiber in particular fall by the wayside. Sugar and flavorings are often added. Therefore: always pay attention to the label.

Trend: green smoothies

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, arugula or lettuce are the basis for the viscous raw food. Because the leaves are difficult to puree, they are first crushed with a little water or juice in a blender. Then puree other ingredients such as apple or banana. This works perfectly with a high-performance mixer. The effect: the valuable ingredients are optimally and quickly available for the body.

Tip: puree the fruit

Bananas, mangoes, peaches, pears: soft fruits can be easily shredded with the turbo of a hand blender. The creamy fruit puree is made even more delicious by milk products such as yogurt or kefir. Coconut milk gives smoothies an exotic aroma. A little lemon or lime juice intensifies the taste of the fruit and also provides a plus of vitamin C.

Sweeties with honey

If you don't want to do without sweetness, round off your fruit drink with a little honey, maple or elderflower syrup.

Smoothie recipes

raspberry smoothie

For 1 glass: rinse 1 apple, quarter, core, dice the pulp. Put in a blender with 100 g raspberries and 10 cherries (pitted) and puree. If necessary, dilute with a little water.

Blueberry and apple smoothie

For 1 glass: rinse off 120 g of blueberries, drain, puree with 150 ml of apple juice (freshly squeezed) and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and then strain through a sieve.

Broccoli smoothie

For 1 glass: puree 50 g spinach, 2 sprigs of mint, 3-4 tablespoons broccoli sprouts and a little water in a blender. Then add 50 g of young peas, 1 apple (pieces), 1 kiwi (pieces) and puree until creamy.

The Top 6: Our favorites for delicious shakes

• Grapefruit: Thanks to its fine acidity and high vitamin C content, it spices up every smoothie.
   
• Apples: harmonize with many fruits and vegetables, bioactive substances are concentrated in the bowl.
   
• Bananas: fill you up and smoothies are wonderfully creamy. Good for the nerves and thinking.
   
• Beetroot: Use not only the tuber, but also the leaves. The delicate green is extremely healthy.
   
• Chicory:  The bitter substances strengthen the body's defenses, have a detoxifying effect and provide a tart, fresh aroma.
   
• Spinach: The leaves taste mild and are rich in leafy green, the healthy chlorophyll.