Smoothies have a relatively short history compared to many other foods and beverages. The modern smoothie as we know it today was invented in the United States in the 1930s. However, the concept of blending fruit and other ingredients into a drink goes back much further.
In the early 20th century, the first electric blenders were invented, and people began experimenting with blending fruits and other ingredients into a drinkable form. This led to the creation of the first fruit smoothie in the 1930s by a man named Julius Freed, who opened a small juice stand in Los Angeles, California.
Freed's "Julius" drink was made with a combination of fresh orange juice, egg whites, and a secret ingredient that he called "magic powder." It was an instant hit and soon became a popular drink across the country. The drink was renamed the "Orange Julius" in the 1950s and became a popular franchise.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the health food movement in the United States popularized fruit smoothies as a nutritious and refreshing drink. Health food stores and juice bars began selling smoothies made with a variety of fruits and other healthy ingredients like yogurt and protein powders.
Today, smoothies are a popular drink around the world, with many different variations and flavours available. They are enjoyed for their refreshing taste, nutritional benefits, and convenience as a quick and easy meal or snack.
All you need is a kitchen blender to transform fruit and vegetables into an amazing nutritional drink. You can explore kitchen blenders by clicking here.
Here are some of our 'Smoothie' recipes to get you going, just stick it all in your blender and enjoy!
Banana-Strawberry Smoothie: Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice.
Tropical Green Smoothie: Blend 1 banana, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup coconut water, and 1/2 cup ice.
Blueberry-Almond Smoothie: Blend 1 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup almonds, 1 cup almond milk, and 1/2 cup ice.
Chocolate-Avocado Smoothie: Blend 1 avocado, 1 banana, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice.
Mango-Coconut Smoothie: Blend 1 mango, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 cup ice.
Raspberry-Vanilla Smoothie: Blend 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice.
Peach-Oatmeal Smoothie: Blend 1 peach, 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice.
Pineapple-Kale Smoothie: Blend 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup kale, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup ice.
Apple-Cinnamon Smoothie: Blend 1 apple, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice.
Watermelon-Mint Smoothie: Blend 2 cups watermelon chunks, 1/4 cup mint leaves, 1/2 cup coconut water, and 1/2 cup ice.
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