Benefits of Making Your Own Smoothies

Generally, making your own smoothies can be much cheaper than buying them from a shop or restaurant. When you make your own smoothie, you know exactly what ingredients are included and how much you’re spending on them.

Cost and Tips for Homemade Smoothies

Try making your own green smoothie at home. The average cost of a homemade smoothie is around $2 to $3 per serving. Tips for saving money on smoothie ingredients include buying frozen fruits and vegetables in bulk, using seasonal produce, buying generic or store-brand ingredients, using water or milk instead of expensive juice or nut milk, and making your own nut milk.

Nutritional Importance and Pitfalls of Smoothies

Will chugging down a fruit smoothie a day make you fat? The answer: probably not. Unless fruit smoothies are tipping you over your maintenance energy intake, they’re unlikely to lead to weight gain. For the average person, a smoothie with fruit can be part of a balanced, nutritious meal plan. Sugary smoothies can do a real toll on your body, especially with daily consumption, potentially leading to elevated blood sugar levels beyond healthy limits.

Ingredients to Avoid in Smoothies

What should you not mix in a smoothie? Avoid adding milk, sugar, and ice to maintain the health benefits of your smoothie.

Blender Investment

Investing in a high-quality blender can be beneficial if you plan on making smoothies regularly.

Considerations on the Cost of Making Smoothies

How can I save money on smoothies? Here were the ingredients and cost breakdown in the smoothie I made at home: One bag of frozen berries at $2.99. 1/4 of a half-gallon container of milk (the milk cost $2 and one-quarter of that costs $0.50) One scoop of protein power (estimated cost $0.91, based on the entire cost of the container).