In today’s world, almost everyone is making an effort to stay healthy. To achieve this goal, many have resorted to the blending their nutrients and gulping it down as a quick way of catching up with their health goals.
“Smoothie: A thick cold beverage made from pureed fruits, vegetables and other ingredients.“
Many clients like the idea of drinking smoothies but after blending together so many fruits/vegetables the end product is usually not as delicious as they imagined.
As a dietitian, I am constantly asked: “So which fruits can I mix together in my Smoothie?”
My response has always remained the same “You can mix them all, it depends on your preference”. Make sure your smoothies ingredients are balanced (carbs, proteins, fats) and don’t get carried away with the quantity – Smoothies still require PORTION CONTROL.
Here are 5 common fruits and their best flavour pairings. A simple guide for you when making a tasty but healthy jar of smoothie- we have a surprise for watermelon lovers at the end!
1. Apple
- Fruit: Beets, Cranberry, Mango, Lemon
- Herb/Spice: Cinnamon, Ginger, Rosemary, Clove, Nutmeg, ginger
- Nuts/Seeds: Walnut, Hazelnut, almonds,
- Others: Millet, Oats Caramel, Honey, Vanilla
2. Banana
- Fruit: Avocado, Berries, Carambola (Starfruit), Mango, Pawpaw.
- Herb/Spice: Cinnamon, Ginger,
- Nuts/Seeds: Groundnut, Cashew
- Others: Caramel, Cocoa, Coffee, Honey, Yogurt
3. Coconut
- Fruit: Banana, Lemon, Guava, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Tomato, Soursop (Aluguntugui)
- Herb/Spice: Allspice, Curry, Cumin, Ginger, Lemongrass, Turmeric
- Nuts/Seeds: Almonds, Cashew, Brazil nuts.
- Others: Caramel, Cocoa, Vanilla
4. Mango
- Fruit: Apple, Banana, Berries, Lemon, Coconut, Melon, Pineapples, Tomatoes
- Herb/Spice: Cinnamon, Ginger
- Others: Caramel, Vanilla.
5. Orange
- Fruit: Berries, Cranberry, Grape, Pineapple, carambola (Starfruit), Passionfruit
- Herb/Spice: Basil, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemongrass, Mint, Nutmeg.
- Nuts/Seeds: Almonds, Hazelnut.
- Others: Vanilla.
Bonus! Watermelon
- Fruits: Tomato, Coconut, cucumber, Berries, Pineapple, lemon, Orange
- Herbs/Spices: Allspice, Bayleaf, Basil, Cilantro, Mint, Ginger
- Nuts/seeds: Sesame seeds, Chia seeds
- Others: Yogurt, Cheese
Try any of these flavour pairings and let us know how it goes! If you have any flavour suggestions
About the Author
Hello there, my name is Salomey but friends call me Sali …feel free to do same!
I am a RD (Registered Dietitian) – Founder — “Smiler” & Lover of all things healthy! My food philosophy basically is “Eat what you love but do well to add a healthy twist to it”. Honestly, healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive, foreign or complicated.
Professionally I hold a degree in Dietetics and have participated in various nutrition projects targeted at improving healthy food habits in both rural and urban Ghana. Call me a “real food” Dietitian. I am here to help you improve your health and body with foods you love and are readily available to you.
Visit Sali at http://rdsali.com/
