How much ice/water goes into a smoothie?

Question

I want to start making smoothies but all the recipes I see dont call for ice or water although when I have seen them being made at smoothie shops they always add lots of ice. So ice or no ice? Thanks everyone =]

Answer 1

you use 1 full scoop

this is suited to this recipe: a handful of fruit, 150mL of milk and 50mL of yoghurt.

Answer 2

Well i make smoothies all the time and so i would say add about a cup full first like a drinking cup and try it, if you taste it and it needs more then add some more.

Answer 3

You def. want to add ice! Don't use water or it will make the smoothie too liquidy. Add about 1 or 2 cups of ice depending on how big you want the smoothie!

Answer 4

depends how much other ingrediants are in there, i use 3/4 cup if i put ice in them which i dont usually

Answer 5

1 of ice depending on how big you want the smoothie!

Answer 6

Honestly, I add about 1/4th ice. I use apple juice rather than water though...it makes for an excellent base.

Answer 7

I used to work at Jamba Juice, and we did add ice. For a typical 24oz smoothie, 2 oz of ice is added, along with 12 oz of juice, 6 oz fruit, and 4 oz frozen yogurt. Our fruit was frozen however, so if you are using fresh fruit, you will no doubt need more ice. Perhaps 6 oz.

Answer 8

For a smoothie it is generally half a cup of ice but if you want more of a frappe it is a whole cup of ice (I use the cup I want to drink out of as the measuring cup that way I know once blended I shouldn't have too little or too much

Answer 9

rule of thunb is usually about 3 qaurters ice of the cup you are using