Method
Prepare the fruit
Cut fruit into chunks and freeze overnight. Using frozen fruit instead of ice keeps the smoothie thick and prevents it from turning watery. If using fresh fruit at short notice, add a few ice cubes instead.
Blend
For an immersion blender: add the milk first (helps the blades get going), then the remaining ingredients into a tall deep cup. Blend from the bottom, gradually lifting upward for 30–60 seconds until smooth.
If frozen fruit is too solid, let it sit for 5 minutes or cut into smaller pieces before blending.
Adjust
- Too thick: add a splash more milk
- Too thin: add frozen banana or yoghurt
- Not sweet enough: add honey
Flavour Combinations
Tropical
- Mango + coconut milk + a little ginger
- Pineapple + coconut milk + lime juice
Berry
- Strawberry + banana + yoghurt
- Blueberry + raspberry + oat milk + lemon juice
- Strawberry + watermelon + mint
Light & Fresh
- Cucumber + apple + spinach + lemon
- Peach + white grape + yoghurt
Key Tips
- Freezing the fruit is the key step — no ice needed and the texture stays thick
- A small squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything, especially berry blends
- Use a tall, deep cup with an immersion blender to avoid splashing
- If using chia seeds, soak them first — blending them dry leaves a gritty texture