Smoothie Cubes (6 recipes) (2024)

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How many Evive cubes do I need for a smoothie? ›

Answers to All Your Questions

For a breakfast, combine 8 cubes with 1cup of liquid, and for a snack, use 4 cubes with 1/2cup of liquid. All our smoothies are designed to be delicious with water, but for a richer and creamier texture, we love oat milk!

Add about 1 cup (220 g) of ice.

If you'd like a thick smoothie, start with at least 1 cup (220 g) of ice and add more as needed. If you're using frozen fruit, you could leave the ice out since the frozen fruit will act like ice.

To enjoy, simply put four ounces of OUTSHINE^® Smoothie Cubes in a cup with a liquid of choice, let sit for 15 minutes, then shake. With no blender needed, OUTSHINE^® Smoothie Cubes are convenient and mess-free.

Pop all the cubes in a bottle, a mason jar or your Evive shaker. Cover the cubes with 240 ml of your liquid of choice (we recommend plant-based milk or water) and close the lid.

The guidance for the majority of us is to limit our daily intake of smoothies and juices to one glass of 150ml. This contributes a maximum of one of our five-a-day. For a child, a smoothie portion will depend on their age and activity levels.

This means that in the future, smoothie companies won't be allowed to claim that their smoothies have more than 1 fruit and veg portion in them. The main reason these new guidelines have been issued is because of the high sugar content of smoothies.

No matter what type of liquid you're using — dairy or non-dairy milk, juice, coconut water, tea, or coffee — let this be the very first ingredient you add to the blender. Keeping the liquids on the bottom allows the blender to create a “vortex,” easily pulling down the greens, fruit, and veggies that are layered above.

Add small amounts of water, milk, or juice. Work your machine back up to its highest speed, and process for 10-20 seconds. Tip: Load the container in the following order: liquids first, then soft fruits or vegetables, greens, and ice on top.

This can be milk, or a dairy-free alternative such as soya or almond milk, natural or flavoured yogurt, fruit juice, or for a tropical flavoured smoothie, low-fat coconut milk or coconut water. It's important to add the liquid to your blender before adding the fruit, as this will prevent the blade from getting damaged.

How Outshine smoothie cubes benefit your health—especially your gut. One of the main selling points that make these smoothie cubes worth sipping (or spooning) is that they're loaded with tons of fiber, which supports a healthy gut, digestion, and immunity.

Why do people add ice cubes to smoothies? ›

When blended, ice helps emulsify the ingredients, creating a well-incorporated mixture. Second, well…it keeps the smoothie cold. Without frozen ingredients the heat of the blender tends to make the smoothie a less than desirable temperature.

Standard ice cubes are great for adding thickness to smoothies but bear in mind you will need a powerful enough blender to crush the ice (more on this later). For the cleanest flavor also try and avoid adding tap water ice cubes if possible. Opt for cubes made from purified, filtered water instead.

Pop 8 Evive cubes, add 250 ml of water, and...

No ice: If you don't have ice, you can use frozen fruit, oats, chia seeds, yogurt, or nuts and nut butter to thicken your smoothie. No frozen fruit: Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds into the blender instead. No yogurt: You can swap yogurt with nut butter to thicken a smoothie.

You add too much fruit.

A general rule of thumb is to stick to around 1 cup of fruit per smoothie. That's about a serving. Putting a few different fruits in your blender can easily add up to much more so if you're mixing fruits, keep an eye on the total amount.

Simply pop all 8 Evive cubes in your blender, add 1 cup of water (or plant-based milk), blend, and enjoy! You'll have yourself a colorful, flavorful smoothie, ready in no time.

So pay attention to portion size. Smoothies should be 8-12 ounces. To keep calories in check, use low-calorie or low-sugar liquids (water, coconut water, almond milk) and add more vegetables and less fruit. If a smoothie recipe calls for sugar, try it first without or reduce the amount.

Large, Half, & Full Cubes

Smoothies: Large cubes are a good choice for smoothies because they are slow-melting and can help to keep your smoothies thick and creamy.

A general rule of thumb is to stick to around 1 cup of fruit per smoothie. That's about a serving. Putting a few different fruits in your blender can easily add up to much more so if you're mixing fruits, keep an eye on the total amount. You're not keeping tabs on added sweeteners.