SMoothies 101: The Beginner's guide

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Smoothies are a great go-to for a breakfast or lunch on the go or an easy way to get more fruits, veggies and nutrients into the diet of a picky eater.

smoothies come in all colors

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Tips for a great smoothie every time

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#2 Get Flavor from fruit, not juice

Unless you need extra calories, don't add juice to your smoothie. Unless you need extra calories, don't add juice to your smoothie.

#3 Don't be afraid to eat with a spoon

Smoothie bowls can be a fun way to mix it up. Smoothie bowls can be a fun way to mix it up.

#4 Add those greens; start wtih spinach

Spinach is a perfect green to start with given its mild taste and ability to blend. We love spinach with blueberries and beets. Spinach is a perfect green to start with given its mild taste and ability to blend. We love spinach with blueberries and beets.

#5 Add protein or fat to make this a meal replacement and to satisfy hunger. Protein Powder, Greek Yogurt, Chia Seeds, Nut butters can all be good options.

#6 If you don't have a smoothie setting, start the blender on low and slowly increase speed

Bonus Tip: Use the Tamper to help push ingredients down toward the blades. Bonus Tip: Use the Tamper to help push ingredients down toward the blades.

#7 Get Creative but remember that smoothies aren't the same thing as milkshakes

A smoothie doesn't have ice cream in it. A smoothie doesn't have ice cream in it.

Check out a few of our favourite smoothie recipes

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SMoothies 101: The Beginner's guide

Smoothies are a great go-to for a breakfast or lunch on the go or an easy way to get more fruits, veggies and nutrients into the diet of a picky eater.

smoothies come in all colors

Tips for a great smoothie every time

Tips for a great smoothie every time

#1 Put the ingredients in the right order: Liquid, soft fruits/veggies, leafy greens, Frozen items, other

#1 Put the ingredients in the right order: Liquid, soft fruits/veggies, leafy greens, Frozen items, other

#2 Get Flavor from fruit, not juice

#2 Get Flavor from fruit, not juice

#3 Don't be afraid to eat with a spoon

#3 Don't be afraid to eat with a spoon

#4 Add those greens; start wtih spinach

#4 Add those greens; start wtih spinach

#5 Add protein or fat to make this a meal replacement and to satisfy hunger. Protein Powder, Greek Yogurt, Chia Seeds, Nut butters can all be good options.

#6 If you don't have a smoothie setting, start the blender on low and slowly increase speed

#6 If you don't have a smoothie setting, start the blender on low and slowly increase speed

#7 Get Creative but remember that smoothies aren't the same thing as milkshakes

#7 Get Creative but remember that smoothies aren't the same thing as milkshakes

Check out a few of our favourite smoothie recipes

A high quality blender can be used for so many things besides smoothies. Check out Getting Started with Vitamix for more.