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Smoothie texture fixer

Too thin, thick, bitter or gritty? Get a small, practical adjustment and learn how to improve your next blend.

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What needs a little help?

Choose the closest description. Make one small change, then taste again.

Try this first

Blend in 40–60 g frozen fruit, then check again.

The liquid is outpacing the ingredients that give your smoothie body.

1Pause and check the jug's maximum fill line.
2Add a small handful of frozen mango, banana or berries if your blender can handle frozen fruit.
3Blend briefly. For a less sweet option, try 2 tablespoons of thick yogurt instead.

For your next blend

Next time, reserve a quarter of the liquid until the end.

Read the full guide

A little more know-how

How to Make a Thick Smoothie or Smoothie Bowl

Spoonable, smooth and full of flavour. Get the texture you want without turning your blender into a wrestling match.

How to Make a Smoothie: A Flexible Ratio Guide

A good smoothie should work with your fridge, your blender and your morning. Start here, then adjust one small thing at a time.

Good to know

Start small: 15–30 ml liquid for a thick blend, or 40–60 g frozen fruit for a thin one. Blend and reassess before adding more. Quantities are starting points, not guarantees for every recipe.

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