A Smoothie That’s Too Smooth For Me
I’m a big fan of fresh smoothies (mix of crushed fruit blended with fresh juice drinks). In England there are so many different varieties to choose from but I think Innocent Smoothies are the best. They’re all good but probably my favourite smoothie is the Blackberries, Raspberries & Boysenberries one . Smoothies have 2 things which always make them a winner: They taste great and they are good for you.
I have never seen smoothies in the supermarkets in Kuwait , until I spotted a smoothie made by Activia when I was in Carrefour. They had two types: pineapple & coconut (Pina Colada) and Apple Sunshine (crushed apples with grape juice). The Apple Sunshine was the one I picked and is shown in the photo. (NB I have never bought a food or drink with a more ridiculous sounding name in my life)
When I poured myself a glass I immediately noticed something not right. Smoothies are supposed to be a little on the thick side. This one poured out like milk ! It even looked like milk, but with a slightly yellow colour. “Well, Ok” I thought, “it’s the taste that matters” Well it doesn’t taste very good. It tastes like those mini Actimel yoghurt drinks. And there is a reason why Actimel comes in those mini bottles. Its because it’s the most you can drink at any one time !
A glass of this so called smoothie took me ages to finish. I felt that I should drink it only because its supposed to be good for me (a bit like some sort of medicine)…that’s not what I want from a smoothie !!
I think there’s only one option left. Buy a smoothie maker and make my own. So if anyone knows any good smoothie makers and where I can get one in Kuwait, please let me know.
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Activia also do yogurts that contain probiotic cultures, which is a live bacteria. I only know this by watching the Activia commercials on tv. The thought of live bacteria in my stomach puts me off buying their stuff!!! Not sure if the smoothies work the same way.
Side note: Have u tried the Strawberry Lemonade from Second Cup. Not really a smoothie but very refreshing especially when it’s a hot day.
I actually don’t mind the yoghurts….I think the smoothie has the same type of “ingredient”. The only Second Cup I know is nxt to Bustan Complex,salmiya and I very rarely go down there. Is their strawberry lemonade like Snapple?
mmm.. I have only tried Snapple’s regular lemonade. It’s refreshing like Snapple but I guess better because it’s crushed with ice. They also advertise that it has less calories than their regular drinks.
Oh by the way there are more locations. If u go on secondcup.com and select international locations, hit Kuwait and a bunch of locations come up.
LOL! la t3a9b Mix ;p
jarabt D LUSH ?? 3ndhom the best smoothie in kuwait ;)
Night Flower : Sounds good but I think I prefer the thicker smoothie which uses real crushed fruit.
SaRooN : Laa I never tried D Lush bs i have gone past so many times wa never stopped! I’ll check it out bil weekend. Any tips on the best flavour combo?
My mom goes to Sultan Center and buys frozen fruits. They come in a bag and there are a few flavors. My favorites are raspberry, and one thats different berries in one. Anyways, since they’re frozen, you put them into a blender (not sure if she adds water, but I’m sure she does to make it liquidy. And it becomes a really good smoothie! You just keep it in your refrigerator (sp) afterwards. :)
I like Actimel mini drinks!!!! I may give this one a try!
Sadachbia: I didn’t even think about using frozen fruits ! That’s great because I can use blueberries and raspberries which are not that easy to find fresh. Thanks!
Ansam: Well chances are you’ll like this Activia drink, but a smoothie it ‘aint :)
umm ma adree i like to drink wayed ashya2 mna,ya3ny everything i tried mnhom i liked ,bs ana 3adatan a7b ashrab Banana Smoothie :)
o etha taby real crushed fruit smoothie,fee wa7ed bl muhalab mall foog near baskin robbins,i think esma ba3ad (smoothie) haman hatha 7elo :)
Wala banana wa farawla is a good combo, especially in the mornings. I only go to Muhalab 7ag cinema and I think i remember the place you are talking about. I should take one with me in the cinema next time (bs I have to hide it :) )
looks like liquid custard! I wonder whats making it yellow..apples and grapes shouldnt be that colour! lol
I hate danone! I once had their actimel/activia (cant remember, they both sound the same) strawberry biodrink, and after drinking that horrible stuff I read the label which said not suitable for vegetarians…that put me right off..!
btw you dont need a special smoothie maker..you can just use the normal blender you have at home! And when youre feeling less healthy, add some milk/icecream and then you’ve got yourself some yummy milkshakes!
oh and tip: if you dont have blueberries,blackcurrants,cranberries at hand , you can always buy the juice and add that into the smoothie!
Its a lot more watery than custard and please don’t get me to start thinking why its yellow!!
What on earth was in that biodrink that made it not suitable for vegetarians ??? Meat ?!
Appreciate the tips, although the milkshake sounds like its for Advanced smoothie makers. I’m still on Smoothie Making 101 :)
hehe ;p al7een i wonder why its yellow ??!!? lol mix enta sheno sharabt ;/
It was an apple smoothie…I think…I hope !!!
mal il muhallab killish ma3ajabny :S there’s a smoothie place in 360, upstairs near the cinema, waaaaayed 3ajabny.. it’s a franchise, isma boost