What can I put in a smoothie to thicken it?

What can I put in a smoothie to thicken it?

Any kind of crushed ice will thicken up your smoothies without adding any allergens at all. You can have a ton of fun with making fruit-infused ice in your ice cube trays. Freeze whole fruit or fruit juice in ice trays, or you can even make coconut milk ice cubes to add to your smoothie.

How do you thicken a smoothie?

A little bit of peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter can go a long way in your smoothies, both as a thickening agent and as a delicious flavor. Try a nut butter smoothie with bananas or apples for a perfect taste combo!

How do I make my smoothie less watery?

Add more fruit (preferably frozen!); something to boost the creamy factor (like nut butter or tahini or pulverized oats or thick yogurt or any of the ingredients listed under problem 4); and a small amount of flavor-saturated liquid, like fruit juice.

Does ice make smoothies thicker or thinner?

If your smoothie is too thick, you may be using too much frozen fruit or too many ice cubes. Thin it by adding a bit of water or even a splash of green tea or coffee.

Should you put ice in smoothies?

Smoothies don't need ice. However: If you like your smoothie to be a sort of slushy, icy consistency, you have to either add a handful of ice in at the end, or use frozen fruit (and blend it quickly).

How do you thicken a smoothie without milk?

A little bit of peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter can go a long way in your smoothies, both as a thickening agent and as a delicious flavor. Try a nut butter smoothie with bananas or apples for a perfect taste combo!

How can I thicken a smoothie without a banana?

The night before you plan to drink the smoothie, place a smoothie jar in the fridge and defrost overnight. You can also leave the smoothie on the counter for a few hours for a quick defrost. Another option is to place a jar in a lunchbox (don't forget to add a straw–I like these metal straws).

What can I make with frozen fruit besides smoothies?

Punch, Sangria, or Lemonade. Frozen fruit can do double duty as a flavor agent and ice in your punches, teas, sangrias, and even lemonade. My kids love frozen peaches and strawberries in their lemonade because they enjoy eating the partially thawed fruit too.