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January 20, 2025,
Smoothies are not just for summer. They are just so delightful and refreshing.
Keep telling yourself that. It’s okay.
We keep telling ourselves that.
When was the last time you had a smoothie? Have you ever made a smoothie?
If you’ve never made one, a smoothie is a drink made from pureed raw fruit and or vegetables, using a blender. Not to be confused with a milkshake and it is very debatable which drink tastes better. We are fairly certain the smoothie is healthier. Time to take a closer look at smoothies.
Some basics.
A smoothie often has a liquid base such as fruit juice, dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, ice cream or cottage cheese. Smoothies may be made using other ingredients, such as non-dairy milk, crushed ice, sweeteners (honey or sugar), vinegar, whey powder, chocolate or nutritional supplements, among others by personal choice.
Health food stores on the West Coast of the United States began selling smoothies with the invention of the electric blender.
Sounds great. We are getting summer enticed already.
For you athletes, focus on protein.
A protein smoothie is a combination of water or milk, protein powder, fruits, and vegetables. They can be consumed any part of the day and are used as protein supplement for those who want to increase their protein intake. Protein powder can have a chalky taste when mixed individually by itself with milk or water. The protein smoothie improves the taste of the protein powder through addition of fruits or other sweeteners.
Wonderful. Big sip.
Typically we have purchased our smoothies from sandwich shops but this year we really are going to keep an open mind to other smoothie experimenting options.
One of the options we haven’t previously thought of are smoothie subscription boxes.
This was one of the few industries that actually did well during the pandemic.
As reported by secondmeasure.com, “Since January 2019, the market size for smoothie subscription boxes has tripled. Sales accelerated the most in the early months of the pandemic, and monthly year-over-year sales growth in 2020 averaged 97 percent. Smoothie box companies also experienced noticeable sales spikes in January of each year.”
The healthfulness of a smoothie depends on its ingredients and their proportions. Many smoothies include large or multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, which are recommended in a healthy diet and intended to be a meal replacement.
However, fruit juice containing high amounts of sugar can increase caloric intake and promote weight gain. Similarly, ingredients such as protein powders, sweeteners, or ice cream are often used in smoothie recipes, some of which contribute mostly to flavor and further caloric intake.
It’s easy to go off the nutrition rails since incredible smoothies come in all flavors and styles.
Our personal favorites are strawberry, peanut butter, banana and just plain old reliable vanilla.
We love variety.
Okay, we are closing our eyes and picturing what you are thinking. Got it. So you want to make a smoothie.
Take a napkin, smoothie in hand, let’s walk across the street to the bookstore and learn how to make a masterpiece.
Healthy Smoothie Recipe Book: Easy Mix-and-Match Smoothie Recipes for a Healthier You Paperback – December 30, 2015
By Jennifer Koslo RND (Author)
Healthy Smoothie Recipe Book: Easy Mix-and-Match Smoothie Recipes for a Healthier You
From registered dietician Jennifer Koslo, author of The 21-Day Healthy Smoothie Plan
Enjoy nearly endless options for imaginative and healthy smoothies with more than 100 nutritious, easy-to-make recipes. The Healthy Smoothie Recipe Book is packed with tasty mix-and-match ideas for crafting creative smoothies―from brain-boosting breakfasts to supercharged afternoon snacks.
Whatever you crave, The Healthy Smoothie Recipe Book is your go-to guide for creating customizable smoothies that are perfect for you.
- Cutting calories? Choose low-fat ingredients for lighter versions.
- Spicing things up? Handy spice charts give your smoothies an extra kick.
- Stumped for ideas? Mix-and-match charts help you customize smoothies to your tastes.
- Smoothie troubleshooting tips: Too thick? Too bland? Too watery? There’s a smoothie solution for that.
- Handy dietary labels: Colorful icons match smoothies to health goals, from weight loss, immune boosting, and more.
Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RD, CSSD, is a registered dietitian, a board certified specialist in sports dietetics, and a nationally recognized nutrition expert who has impacted hundreds of people’s lives through her nutrition consulting work and her writing.”
Very impressive.
Are you ready for some innovation and new beginnings in your smoothie journey? Ready?
Here goes.
Surf City Squeeze Introduces Irresistible Mint Cookie Crumble Smoothie
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Jan 14, 2025, 09:00 ET
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Surf City Squeeze (www.surfcitysqueeze.com) is delighted to announce its newest limited-time smoothie, Mint Cookie Crumble. Treat your taste buds to the refreshing flavor of mint and the delight of pure chocolate bliss.
The Mint Cookie Crumble smoothie is a rich, indulgent blend of crushed cookie crumbles, mint flavoring and Surf City Squeeze’s signature smoothie mix. This pleasant treat delivers the perfect balance of mint and sweet cookie crunch, making it the ultimate smoothie for those seeking a tasty escape.
“The cool, refreshing flavor of the mint perfectly complements the rich, indulgent chocolate,” said Sam Carity, Director of Marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Surf City Squeeze. “This is an irresistible treat for anyone looking to satisfy their cravings.”
The Mint Cookie Crumble smoothie is now available at all participating U.S. Surf City Squeeze stores until May 12, 2025.
About Surf City Squeeze®
Surf City Squeeze, one of the country’s top smoothie concepts, is famous for its proprietary low-fat smoothie mix and sourcing the highest quality fruits and vegetables. With 70 locations across 17 states, Surf City Squeeze was founded in 1981 and later became part of Kahala Brands and MTY Franchising USA, a member of one of the fastest growing franchising conglomerates in the world. Between it and its subsidiaries, it has a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries.
For more information about Surf City Squeeze, please visit www.surfcitysqueeze.com.
SOURCE Surf City Squeeze
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