Veganish A Rainbow of Vegan Smoothie and Ice Cream Recipes by Karen Peebles
Book Description
This is a powerhouse of vegan green and red smoothie and rainbow ice cream recipes, all true to vegan lifestyle, tempting and delicious.
What is this book about?
The title says it is “A Rainbow of Vegan Smoothie and Ice Cream Recipes” by Karen Peebles.
What recipes can I expect?
The description names vegan green and red smoothies and rainbow ice creams, all “true to vegan lifestyle”.
This summary is based on the book description on the Amazon page. The description is brief, so look at the Amazon page for the full contents.
How do I make smoothies and frozen desserts that are actually balanced?
A smoothie is only as healthy as its ingredients. Greens, berries, banana, oats, nut butter, seeds and a plant milk or water make a balanced base, while large amounts of juice, syrups and sweetened yoghurts can turn it into a sugary drink. The Harvard page on added sugar recommends keeping sugary drinks and sweets to a minimum.
Wash produce before blending. The FDA page on safe produce advises rinsing under running water, because washing reduces, but does not eliminate, bacteria. Leafy greens, berries and any fruit you will peel or cut all get a rinse.
Whole fruit supplies more fibre than juice, and blending keeps most of it. The Harvard Nutrition Source page on fiber lists fruit and vegetables among fibre sources. Frozen fruit makes thick shakes without ice cream, and a tablespoon of seeds adds fat and texture.
Drink smoothies soon after making them or refrigerate promptly. Anyone with diabetes should ask about portion size, since liquid fruit can raise blood sugar quickly. Frozen bananas and berries are the usual base for thick, ice-cream-style blends, and a splash of liquid is enough to start the blender. Clean the blender straight after use. Rinse the blender jug straight away so nothing dries on.
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Book: Veganish A Rainbow of Vegan Smoothie and Ice Cream Recipes by Karen Peebles
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