Do smoothies need ice?

They absolutely don't need ice. That being said, I WANT my green smoothies frozen, so I use frozen fruit. Sometimes, all the fruit is frozen. If that is true, then you will want to add a little more water. read more

Smoothies don’t need ice. However: If you like your smoothie to be a sort of slushy, icy consistency, you have to either add a handful of ice in at the end, or use frozen fruit (and blend it quickly). read more

Adding ice releases the possibility of using 2 oz amounts of those frozen fruits, using just two of them, or skipping the fruit juice while still having a great smoothie. If the fruits are fully ripe there is often flavor to spare and the taste won't be watered down. Ice, if used wisely, can help create a delicious, cold smoothie that costs less. read more

(If you add these items, you probably won't need ice cubes at the end.) Sparkling water will result in a lighter smoothie (try lime or lemon-flavored). Water, if you have nothing else on-hand, works great. Use 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) of any liquid for a single smoothie, or less liquid if you prefer thicker smoothies or need to use a food processor. read more