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Alternative to energy bars: smoothies on board

by Anne de Graaf 03/15/2020
As I'm often not in the mood for dry energy bars when I'm freeriding or touring, the smoothie is a great alternative: ultra healthy and damn tasty at the same time!

I got to know and love smoothies during a trip to Thailand. After my return, they found a permanent place in my diet. As I spend a lot of time in the mountains, smoothies quickly became a loyal and delicious companion for all my activities. Uncomplicated in a thermos flask, a smoothie may seem like an unusual ski tour snack, but with the right ingredients it is just as nutritious as some energy bars and easier to digest, at least in my opinion.

During sporting activities, it is important to provide the body with the energy it has used up as quickly and effectively as possible. Carbohydrates are the basic sources of energy and are found in fruits, among other things. Complex carbohydrates, such as those from fruit, provide more sustainable energy than industrial sugar, which is why my smoothies always contain a lot of fruit.

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If you briefly google the word "smoothie", the dear Internet will spit out a lot. Thousands of recipes are suggested. Ultimately, of course, everyone has to try out for themselves what they like best.

The great thing about preparing smoothies is that you can mix and match as you wish. Leftovers can also be put to good use. If there are still carrots in the fridge or a ripe banana is browning: get in the blender!

Here's the recipe for my favorite:

(recipe for 3/4 liter)

2 bananas

1 mango

1 large piece of ginger (approx. 6 cm)

1 apple

6-8 strawberries (depending on the season)

200 ml almond milk (water, normal milk, oat milk or soy milk also works, of course:))

1 blender / Nutribullet / blender

Preparation

Put the bananas, strawberries, mango and apple into the blender in large chunks. Peel the ginger and cut into small pieces.

Finally, add the desired liquid. Switch on the blender and blend well for 2-3 minutes. Et voilà: Your smoothie is ready.

Of course, you can add your personal favorite ingredients, be it honey, oatmeal, protein or cocoa powder, depending on your mood. I transport my smoothies on ski tours in a thermos flask.

Conclusion

Smoothies are quick and easy to prepare and can be mixed individually to suit your taste. Don't be surprised: The color of the smoothie often changes after 1-2 days in the fridge, but the taste does not change and you can still drink it after a few days and, for example, prepare it in advance for weekend trips.

And yes: Be prepared for comments and remarks from your (envious) environment! I always reply: "Yes, baby porridge tastes great" And lo and behold: after trying it out once, my friends also like to take a sip of my smoothies more and more often.

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