Smoothie Additions

[Chris Hennes]

I made a smoothie as usual this morning, but when I was grinding up the flax seeds I added the contents of one cardamom pod. I'd never done it before, but it's basically a peach smoothie, and peach and cardamom go pretty well together. I also always add a pinch of salt. Wow, I'm really happy with this smoothie. What other spices (or herbs? or other stuff?) can I add to a yogurt and fruit smoothie? Any favorite combinations?

[andiesenji]

I add coconut oil and some extra fine grated coconut (frozen). I try to consume at least two tablespoons of coconut oil every day. It may be a spurious idea but I have slowly but steadily lost weight over the past two years I have been doing this.

I have Cambro containers filled with cubes of fruit juices and pulp that I freeze in regular ice trays and store in the containers until ready to use and I add one or more of these to my smoothies (or anything else that needs a jolt of fruit).

I also add sesame seeds (toasted) a dash of pepper, especially to most fruit and melon drinks.

To peach and apricot I add a scant dash of hot sauce.

I make a mango smoothie to which I add just a scant teaspoonful of curry paste. It may sound odd, but I love the flavor.

Didn't we have a similar topic going a year or so ago?

Edited November 12, 2010 by andiesenji (log)