Julia Altshuler wrote:
> I do use a cheapo blender for smoothie making. When the blades on one
> go, I get another cheapo one. That's actually more cost effective than
> buying a good one which, I find, burns out at roughly the same rate as
> the cheapos.
>
>
> The only trick to a smoothe smoothie is the banana or papaya. Those 2
> fruits reliably give the right consistency. After that, the varieties
> are endless. Here's the rough recipe.
>
>
> Combine in a blender.
>
>
> 1 banana or half cup papaya
> orange juice, water, or any other juice- enough to cover the blades
> 6 strawberries or some blueberries or a peach or any other fruit
> 3 ice cubes or frozen juice cubes (I have juice cubes in freezer all
> summer.)
> a dollop of yogurt or some powdered milk (optional) (I don't use it.)
> a squirt of honey or protein powder (optional) (I don't use it.)
>
>
> Then you just blend until smoothe. Serving in a tall glass with one of
> those bendy plastic straws is important.
>
>
> --Lia
>



I peel and freeze my overripe bananas and use them when I make
smoothies. No need for ice cubes that way. Usually at lease some of
the berries are frozen too.

If the fruit is not sweet enough, I add a little corn syrup -- sugar
won't dissolve cuz it's too cold. Use honey (or molasses) if you need
to pretend that makes it healthier.

Bob