How to Make a Delicious Lactose-free Smoothie
Your next smoothie doesn't need any milk, cream or ice cream to taste exceptionally delicious. Such smoothies prove ideal if you are lactose intolerant or if you simply don't have any milk on-hand but still want a smoothie. Since "delicious" is so subjective, there are no set-in-stone recipes that will satisfy everybody. Using your favorite fruits in a fruit smoothie provides a treat that's both delicious and nutritious. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Blender
- Two or more types of fruit
- Ice (optional)
- Dairy substitute (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare your fruit by removing any peals, pits, seeds and stems. The more fruit you use, the tastier your smoothie will be, so get creative and combine fruits. For example, use a fresh banana and a cup of strawberries, or a pear, an apple and a cup of blueberries. Place your prepared fruit in the blender.
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Add one to two cups of ice if you want a chilled smoothie. Alternately, use frozen fruit and bypass the ice.
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Add one cup of dairy substitute for a runnier smoothie. Non-dairy milks like soy milk, almond milk and rice milk give the smoothie a creamy taste and cut down on the thickness of a fruit-only smoothie. You could also use a cup of fruit juice instead, adding another fruity flavor to the mix.
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Put the lid on your blender and blend the mixture for at least a minute, longer if the smoothie is still too chunky.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want a sweeter smoothie, add two tablespoons of honey, syrup, agave nectar or a bit of non-dairy yogurt.
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