APPLE SMOOTHIE

     Apple Smoothie is an absolute bliss to taste buds, a delicious way to treat yourself in the morning. is a tasty and nutritious way to start your day.  It will help you feel fuller and all the more it is a guilt-free drink less in Calories. This kids-friendly fresh fruit smoothie recipe is a simple blend of Apple, Dates, Milk, Almond and Honey. This is a quick fix drink, comfortable and refreshing.  The natural sweetness of this fruit serves best to be served as an after-meal fruit and when it is in the form of a dessert or a smoothie it would be more perfect. Apple Smoothie I have used a Red Apple and have sweetened the Smoothie with Dates and Honey.  I usually use Milk in my smoothie recipes, can substitute Milk with Almond Milk/Yogurt too.

RED APPLE

      Apples as such are loaded with nutrients and is loaded with Minerals, Proteins & Fiber. They help prevent digestive problems, help regulate blood glucose and good cholesterol. Apples are loaded with dietary fibre, which helps to decrease the chance of Constipation & Colon Cancer. Apples also help Lower Cholesterol Levels, ease Digestion, reduce Liver and Digestive tract issues. Apples are rich in Antioxidants, including Flavonoids and Polyphenol. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Because of this, Apples are believed to prevent various forms of cancer and DNA damage.  Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of a fibre called pectin. Pectin is classed as a soluble, fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives apples a huge list of health benefits.

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Recipe Type - Smoothie
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3 - 4
Author - SM  

Preparation Time - 15 - 20 Minutes


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HOW TO MAKE APPLE SMOOTHIE

APPLE SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:

Apples - 2 Fruits
Almonds - 4-5 Nuts
Milk - 2 Cups
Dates 3-4 Nos.
Sugar/Honey - 1/4 Cup
Ice Cubes - 1 Cup

METHOD:

• Peel, core and discard the seeds.
• Cut the Apples into cubes.
• Blend the Apple Cubes, Dates, Milk, Ice cubes and Sugar/Honey in a blender. 
• Puree until all the ingredients are smooth, creamy, and sugar is well dissolved.
• Pour it out into serving glasses.
• Served Apple Smoothie chilled.

NOTES:

• Grinding the ice cubes with the fruit yields a perfectly chilled and thick smoothie.
• Can substitute Sugar with Honey.
• Apples are naturally sweet, can prepare the smoothie without any additional sweeteners.
• Adjust the amount of Sugar/Honey to suit your taste preference.
• Adding Almonds to this Smoothie is purely optional.
• Substitute Milk with Yogurt/Almond Milk, if you prefer.
• Can add a tinge of Cinnamon in your Apple Smoothie, if you prefer.
• Drink it immediately for better taste because it will turn brown within half an hour.

Selecting & Storing the Apples

• While buying Apples look for the firm, brightly coloured apples having no bruises, damages, shrivelled skin etc., 
• It is always better to prefer individual apples over the pre-packed ones. This way you’ll be able to smell the apples. 
• Never buy the apples that smell musky.
• Store Apples in your refrigerator. Wrap the apples up in a plastic bag and place them in the coldest area of your refrigerator after sprinkling them with water.  If you store the apples properly, it will stay fresh for almost 2-3 weeks.
• Normal room temperature can also be quite suitable for storing apples for a short time. Just make sure to check them regularly since they will ripen more rapidly at room temperature.
• Apples can speed up the ripening process of other fruits as it emits a natural gas called Ethylene. To use these ‘ripening’ benefits of apples, wrap it up along with the unripe fruit in a plastic bag.