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how do you thicken a smoothie?
I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not
sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. What makes a smoothie thick? A lot of recipes call for whey or soy protein but they never say what it is for. I have been trying xanthan gum, but that's a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, again without saying why. |
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On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:01:45 -0800, Abbey Smart wrote:
I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. What makes a smoothie thick? A lot of recipes call for whey or soy protein but they never say what it is for. I have been trying xanthan gum, but that's a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, again without saying why. I put one cup of whole frozen strawberries in my morning smoothie. It comes out very thick and ice cold. 2 cups water 1 cup frozen whole strawberries (you can use *any* frozen berry btw) 2 scoops soy protein powder (or 2 raw eggs) 1 tablespoon honey(optional) Blend. (and before *anyone* freaks out and screams...'That is not low carb!!', I happen to be doing a paleo version of Body For Life which is working very well for me. I am close to 20 pounds down since I began. ~~~ ) ************************************************** ** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! ************************************************** ** |
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jaime wrote: 2 cups water 1 cup frozen whole strawberries (you can use *any* frozen berry btw) 2 scoops soy protein powder (or 2 raw eggs) 1 tablespoon honey(optional) What's the use of the soy protein powder? |
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On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:27:12 -0800, Abbey Smart wrote:
jaime wrote: 2 cups water 1 cup frozen whole strawberries (you can use *any* frozen berry btw) 2 scoops soy protein powder (or 2 raw eggs) 1 tablespoon honey(optional) What's the use of the soy protein powder? Some people like to use that instead of using raw eggs to get thier protein in. I use the eggs because anything made from soy is not considered to be a paleo food. ************************************************** ** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! ************************************************** ** |
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Abbey Smart wrote:
I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. What makes a smoothie thick? A lot of recipes call for whey or soy protein but they never say what it is for. I have been trying xanthan gum, but that's a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, again without saying why. The commercial ones probably use cheap guar gum. gtoomey |
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"Abbey Smart" wrote in message ... I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. What makes a smoothie thick? A lot of recipes call for whey or soy protein but they never say what it is for. I have been trying xanthan gum, but that's a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, again without saying why. Do you have soluable fiber like psyllium or metamucil? Mix it up in the recommended dosage(or a little more). Let it sit for 5 minutes. It gets quite thick. It may be the consistancy you are looking for. Tom |
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Tom G wrote: Do you have soluable fiber like psyllium or metamucil? Mix it up in the recommended dosage(or a little more). Let it sit for 5 minutes. It gets quite thick. It may be the consistancy you are looking for. Tom Good idea. Though 5 minutes is a bit long to wait. |
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Abbey Smart wrote:
:: Tom G wrote: ::: Do you have soluable fiber like psyllium or metamucil? Mix it up ::: in the recommended dosage(or a little more). Let it sit for 5 ::: minutes. It gets quite thick. It may be the consistancy you are ::: looking for. Tom :: :: Good idea. Though 5 minutes is a bit long to wait. If I were going to use psyllium or something, then I'd use ground flaxseed instead. You'll get good omega3 fats + fiber that way. |
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Guar gum is cheaper than Xantham, and, IMO, results in a better
consistency. Psyllium also thickens, somewhat...... |
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jaime wrote:
(and before *anyone* freaks out and screams...'That is not low carb!!', I happen to be doing a paleo version of Body For Life which is working very well for me. then why are you here? |
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