The Joys Of Banana Smoothies

Did you know that bananas are not only very tasty but extremely healthy and nourishing as well? This is why many people who love making smoothies prefer a banana smoothie over anything else. A banana smoothie recipe is never too complicated. On the contrary: banana smoothie recipes are usually really easy to remember, easy to make and highly appreciated by all members of the family.

And a banana smoothie doesn’t need to be just a banana smoothie: even if the base is made up by bananas you can always add other tasty fruits. It’s even advisable that you find your own original combinations, as different people have different tastes, and that applies to smoothies as well as to anything else in life. So, here are some tips that should get you going: what you are going to need is milk or yoghurt which of course you could replace by soy milk or something equivalent, also you are going to need about two or three peeled bananas, depending on their size, because in some cases you might need three or four. Also, you are going to need half a cup of orange juice, to add some citric flavor and some vitamins, and then, you can add whatever fruit you think works with bananas: most people prefer mango, but others prefer apricots or peaches. That depends on your taste and you are the one who should judge since you are the one who’s going to drink it.

Even if some recipes tell you to add sugar and vanilla, be aware of the fact that smoothies contain lots of calories as it is and that fruits come with their own sugar, even the oranges. So in order to avoid any weight problems or sugar concentration problems, try to stay away from the sugar and from vanilla that comes in a sealed bag, which could contain preservatives. Always read the label to know exactly what you are adding to your smoothie. It’s supposed to be a healthy drink and adding chemicals can only spoil that for good.