A Smoothie Maker, at last!

After weeks of online searches and seeking recommendations from my friends and especially my grandchildren (who are smoothie advocates) I finally ordered my smoothie maker.

Maintaining a healthy diet was a post-retirement resolution. My meals were reasonably balanced but I wanted to add homemade drinks using fresh ingredients. A smoothie maker was what I needed! Not a bulky appliance but a blender appropriate for one person. I did not want any excess drinks left in the fridge.

Almond milk, spinach, and frozen banana smoothie. Recipe courtesy of my granddaughter

I don’t know if this happens to you but it is true for me, procrastinating on a task because it seems too onerous. And when I finally get around to doing it, it seems so straightforward.

My NutriBullet Personal Blender for smoothies, shakes and frozen blending is lightweight, easy to use, and takes only a few minutes to clean. It's perfect for me.

Milk, banana, and Medjool dates smoothie (my favorite)

Some recipes:

Milk, banana, and Medjool dates

Milk regular ¾ - 1 cup (use any milk you prefer)

Fresh banana 1

Medjool dates (pitted) 2

(No need for sugar or sweetener)

Add all the ingredients to the smoothie maker and blend.

Orange juice, mango, spinach, and kale (optional)

Orange juice 1 cup freshly squeezed or no pulp bottled juice

Mango pieces (fresh or frozen) 3/4 cup

Fresh spinach 2 handfuls

Fresh Kale a few leaves

(No need for sugar or sweetener)

Add all the ingredients to the smoothie maker and blend to the required consistency. If too thick add a little water.

Almond milk, spinach, frozen banana

Almond milk 3/4 -1 cup

Frozen banana 1

Fresh spinach 2 handfuls

Put all the ingredients together and blend

My granddaughter shared her favorite recipe with me!

Milk, banana, honey, and turmeric powder (haldi)

Milk regular ¾ - 1 cup

Fresh banana 1

Honey 2 teaspoons or per your taste

Turmeric powder a pinch

Add milk to a pot. When the milk gets warm, add turmeric powder and stir. Remove from the stove before the milk begins to boil. When cool, pour milk into the smoothie maker. Add banana, honey, and blend.