A smoothie is a thick, cold beverage made from blended raw fruit and/or vegetables, usually using a blender. Smoothies may include other ingredients such as dairy products (such as milk, yogurt, or kefir), fruit juice, seeds, nuts, and protein powder. Frozen fruit is often used in smoothies to give them a thicker, creamier texture and to help them stay cold.
Smoothie recipes with frozen fruit are popular for a number of reasons. They are: