Smoothies are thick, creamy beverages usually blended from puréed fruits, vegetables, juices, yogurt, nuts, seeds, and/or dairy or non-dairy milk.
Most smoothies include frozen produce or ice cubes to give the final product the cool, icy consistency of a milkshake. However, their flavour profiles vary depending on the ingredients used.
Smoothies can be classified into the following categories:
- Fruit smoothies - this kind of smoothie usually features one or more types of fruit blended with fruit juice, water, milk, or ice cream.
- Green smoothies - these pack leafy green vegetables and fruit blended with water, juice, or milk. They are heavier in veggies than regular smoothies, though they often include a little fruit for sweetness.
- Protein smoothies - usually start with one fruit or vegetable and a liquid, as well as a major protein source like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, silken tofu, or protein powder.