Depending on what you blend up, a smoothie can quickly turn into more of a milkshake.
Find out the healthiest smoothie ingredients to useand 10 to choose less often.
Wondering how to make a smoothie?
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Check out the best ingredients to choose fromand the ones to limit.
Best High-Protein Smoothie Ingredients
Adding protein helps make your smoothie more satisfying.
Or try adding one of these protein-rich ingredients below.
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Use fresh fruit, frozen fruit or fruit canned in water or its own juice.
This works with overripe bananas, strawberries, blueberries, sliced apples and more.
These veggies are all a good place to start.
Flax and chia seedsadd omega-3sand protein, and oats deliver healthy fiber.
Spices and extracts, like vanilla, add fun flavor.
The Bottom Line
Smoothies can be ahealthy, nutritious additionto your dayany time of day.
Making your own smoothies allows you to tailor them to your taste buds and nutritional needs.
