Frozen fruit smoothies come in many varieties. They can differ in taste, texture, and ingredients. The important thing to remember is to keep them as healthy as possible using these simple guidelines.

Basic Ingredients

There are a few basics to get you started with smoothies, which you can then build upon as your tastes change.

Bananas, berries of all types, peaches, apples, nectarines, pears, mangos, kiwi, and pineapple are all great fruits to use for your frozen fruit smoothies.

Frozen Fruit Smoothies Need Liquid

A liquid is added to the blender as you are making your smoothie. The type and amount of liquid will determine how thick it becomes.

Commonly used liquids such as water, milk (2% or skim is fine and will help reduce the fat and calories in your diet), fruit juice, rice milk, or soy milk will make differing flavors of smoothie.

Remember to use unsweetened juice. You really don't need or want the sugar or high fructose corn syrup commonly found in sweetened juices.

Frozen Fruit Smoothies Need A Thickener

Often used thickeners include low-fat yogurt, frozen fruit, a cup of ice, or a small can of frozen juice concentrate (read the label for added sugar or other sweetener).

The basic recipes are centered around one part fruit, one part liquid, and two parts thickener. You can pick and choose any combination of these that you want to experiment with. Add more liquid or thickener as needed to reach the desired consistency.

Don't be afraid to be daring in selecting your ingredients. You really can't go wrong. If sweetener is needed remember to use crystalline fructose or honey because they are more "body friendly." Usually, the fruit is sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Serve immediately if possible because the taste is at its height. Refrigerating is possible but the flavor and texture suffer.

Frozen fruit smoothies can be used as a healthy breakfast food, a healthy snack, or even as a dessert. Try them you'll like them.