Cannabis smoothies

Smoothies have become a very popular option for those looking for a delicious and refreshing way to get essential nutrients because these creamy and colorful drinks offer a perfect combination of flavor, freshness, and health benefits. From fruit lovers to those looking for a slightly more appetizing way to consume certain vegetables, smoothies offer a wide variety of options and combinations to satisfy any palate.

In addition to being a tasty alternative to sugary sodas and processed foods, smoothies are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote overall wellness. Their versatility allows a wide range of fresh ingredients to be used, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and superfoods, making them a concentrated source of essential nutrients for the body. Also, as you will see below...they are really fast to prepare!

What is a smoothie?

A smoothie is a thick, creamy drink made by mixing various ingredients, usually fruit and liquids, in a blender or similar kitchen appliance (some can be made with a simple hand blender). Unlike traditional fruit juices that are obtained by squeezing the fruit and removing the pulp, smoothies incorporate both the pulp and the liquid of the ingredients used, making them a more nutritious and filling option than juices.

As you may have already imagined, these drinks can contain a wide variety of ingredients, such as fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables, yogurt, milk, natural juices, ice cream, or ice cubes. But the possibilities don't end here! Other elements such as seeds, nuts, protein powder, or superfoods such as spirulina or chia can also be added so that you can greatly increase its nutritional value.

The characteristic texture of a smoothie is achieved thanks to the blender, which mixes and crushes the ingredients until obtaining a smooth and homogeneous consistency. This technique allows you to enjoy a cool and refreshing drink that preserves the nutrients and fibers present in the ingredients used. However, depending on the ingredients you want to use, it will be perfectly possible to make your smoothie with a manual mixer, much more comfortable especially when cleaning. Watermelon or melon smoothies with a little milk and yogurt or ice cream are ideal to be prepared in no time with a simple blender, for example.

As you can see, smoothies are a perfect option for those who want to consume an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables, since they allow you to combine different ingredients in a single preparation, which for some magical reason always seems to result in a delicious mix. Plus, they can be tailored to individual preferences and needs, whether it's for promoting health, losing weight, boosting energy, or simply enjoying a tasty, nutritious snack. Of course, the same can also be done in case of food intolerances, being able to use other types of milk, yogurt, or ice cream.

A good tip before preparing a smoothie is to put all the ingredients that you are going to use in the fridge sometime in advance so that the smoothie is very cold when preparing it. Lastly, and this is only for those with a sweet tooth...a splash of condensed milk always makes everything better!

How to prepare a smoothie with cannabis

You can see that the number of different ingredients that you can use to prepare your smoothies is enormous, giving you a lot of play when it comes to creating really delicious combinations. For this reason, we will give you the instructions to prepare a banana smoothie with berries so that you know how to do it step by step, but from there what we recommend is to let your imagination run wild and experiment with different combinations. One of our favorites is the same amount of milk and yogurt, lemon, raspberries, and a little condensed milk...we don't think you'll be disappointed!

As always when we talk about cannabis cuisine, the great advantage is being able to prepare the same recipe with or without cannabis, so that you can adapt it according to your needs or tastes. Normally, you would prepare cannabis milk that you would use as an ingredient for your smoothies to give them that "extra" touch. If you don't know how to prepare an infusion of milk and cannabis, we'll tell you how to do it step by step at the following link:

How to make a cannabis infusion

Infusions are a simple and effective way to consume cannabis for recreational or therapeutic use. The active ingredients of this plant are not soluble in water, so it is necessary to use a liquid containing fat, such as whole milk, to extract the cannabinoids more easily. In this article, we present a homemade recipe for making a cannabis infusion with whole milk.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup frozen berries (you can use a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt or yogurt of your choice
• 1/2 cup of cannabis milk (you can use cow's milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener (optional, adjust amount to your preference)
• Ice cubes (optional, especially if you prefer a thicker, colder consistency)

Instructions:

• Peel the banana and cut it into pieces. If you are using a mixer, make them smaller than if you were using a blender.
• Add the banana, frozen fruit, yogurt, and milk to a blender or hand mixer.
• If you want, add honey or sweetener according to your taste.
• Blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
• If you prefer a colder, thicker smoothie, you can add some ice cubes and blend again.

Once the smoothie is ready, pour it into a chilled glass and enjoy it immediately. If you wish, you can decorate with fresh fruit, a mint leaf, or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top...Not to mention the hundreds of toppings you could use!

We hope you enjoy your refreshing and nutritious smoothies this summer...

Health!