For many people, breakfast during the work week is eaten on the go. Unfortunately, in many cases this means a bagel or muffin eaten in the car with a cup of coffee balanced on your knees or lodged precariously in the cup holder. This combination of caffeine and refined carbohydrates is partially responsible for that mid-morning energy crash that many people experience. If you are on the go in the morning but want to do things differently, try making your own breakfast smoothies. You can combine fruits, vegetables, and proteins that will give you a morning energy boost instead of a sudden crash. If you've never tried making breakfast smoothies before, here are some tips to get you started.
While a blender is necessary for good smoothies, it doesn't have to be an expensive one. Granted, an expensive blender like a Blendtec or Vitamix will make great smoothies. However, you can spend or so on a decent blender and have as many smoothies as you want for a fraction of the price. In addition to a blender, you will need fruit, juice or milk, and ice. There is a great deal of room for creativity and variety in smoothies, so feel free to experiment and see what you like best.
The easiest way to make a smoothie is to add everything to the blender and turn it on. Most blenders work best if you add the liquid and any softer ingredients first and then add frozen fruit or ice. For a first smoothie, try using about a cup of milk or orange juice. Add a handful of frozen strawberries and a banana and blend it up. If you want your smoothie cold add a cup or two of ice and blend until it is the right consistency. Pour the entire smoothie into a drink container and take it on the road with you. Rinse and dry your blender and it will be ready to go the next day. Once you are used to making smoothies the entire process takes less than 10 minutes.
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