{"id":28465,"date":"2025-10-16T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/?p=28465"},"modified":"2025-11-05T09:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:52:32","slug":"smoothie-secrets-5-vragen-en-antwoorden-over-smoothies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/inspiratie\/smoothie-secrets-5-vragen-en-antwoorden-over-smoothies\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoothie Secrets: 5 questions and answers about smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smoothies are more than just a drink: they\u2019re little parties in a glass. Creamy, colourful and packed with vitamins. Of course, you can make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/smoothies\/mobiele-smoothiebar-huren\/\">hire a smoothie bar<\/a>. Are you curious about our Smoothie Secrets? With the right ingredients and a good liquid base, you can whip up something in just a few minutes that will really brighten up your day.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-ced1e32\" data-block-id=\"ced1e32\"><style>.stk-ced1e32 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#ffffff !important;}.stk-ced1e32 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cbb41df\" id=\"1-wat-is-de-meest-gezonde-smoothie\" data-block-id=\"cbb41df\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">1. What is the healthiest smoothie? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The healthiest smoothies combine vegetables, fruit and a good liquid for maximum nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highly recommended:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spinach \u2192 rich in folic acid and nitrate, good for blood pressure and blood circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple \u2192 packed with antioxidants and fibre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cucumber \u2192 hydrates and adds a refreshing flavour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger \u2192 anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coconut water \u2192 hydrates and contains minerals without being high in calories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Drink your smoothie straight after making it to get the most out of its vitamins and flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3b8f996\" id=\"2-wat-is-de-gezondste-vloeistof-voor-een-smoothie\" data-block-id=\"3b8f996\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2. What is the healthiest liquid to use in a smoothie? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The liquid you choose determines not only the texture of your smoothie, but also its nutritional value. Coconut water is hydrating and rich in minerals such as potassium and magnesium, whilst plant-based milks such as almond, oat or soya milk give your smoothie a creamy texture. Water is a neutral choice and always a healthy option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Coconut water adds a subtle sweetness without any added sugar, making it ideal for a summer smoothie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-44d3151\" id=\"3-wat-is-het-basisrecept-voor-een-smoothie\" data-block-id=\"44d3151\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3. What is the basic recipe for a smoothie? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple recipe that always works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 banana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 handful of spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup of fruit of your choice (e.g. mango, pineapple or berries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>150\u2013200 ml of liquid (coconut water, water or plant-based milk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: 1 tablespoon of seeds or nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put everything in the blender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix until smooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste it and add extra fruit or honey if you like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour into a glass and enjoy straight away<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extra tip:<\/strong> A little mint or ginger adds a surprising flavour boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c1db7a9\" id=\"4-welke-fun-facts-over-ingredienten-ken-jij-al\" data-block-id=\"c1db7a9\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">4. What fun facts about ingredients do you already know? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoothies aren\u2019t just tasty, they\u2019re also surprisingly interesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spinach:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raw spinach = high in folic acid and vitamin C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooked = extra lutein for your eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitrate = helps lower your blood pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Banana:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potassium = good for muscles and blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tryptophan = stimulates your \u2018happiness hormone\u2019, serotonin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun fact: the banana plant is not a tree, but a herbaceous plant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pineapple:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bromelain = breaks down proteins and has anti-inflammatory properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin C = stimulates collagen production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: plant the crown and grow your own pineapple!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coconut water:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moisturises and contains minerals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low in calories and fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you know? During the Second World War, coconut water was even used as an intravenous fluid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4ab46ee\" id=\"5-welke-fruitsoorten-mogen-niet-bij-elkaar-in-een-smoothie\" data-block-id=\"4ab46ee\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">5. Which types of fruit shouldn\u2019t be mixed together in a smoothie? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some combinations can make the smoothie taste less nice or become lumpy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Citrus + milk\/yoghurt<\/strong> \u2192 may curdle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pineapple + milk<\/strong> \u2192 the bromelain in pineapple can cause milk to curdle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banana + strawberry<\/strong> \u2192 it can become a bit slimy, but is often actually lovely and creamy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Use coconut water or plant-based milk as an alternative \u2013 that way, your smoothie will always be smooth and tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoothies are easy, healthy and fun to make. Start with the basic recipe, add your favourite fruit or superfoods, and discover your own signature smoothie. Every glass is a treat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-4fbf832\" data-block-id=\"4fbf832\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-303673c\" data-block-id=\"303673c\"><style>.stk-303673c .stk-button{background:var(--stk-global-color-17425, #e96d2e) !important;}.stk-303673c .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/smoothies\/\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Find out more about hiring a smoothie bar<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Smoothie catering with fresh smoothies \u2013 Bar Company\" class=\"wp-image-23746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Smoothiefiets-flesjes.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys-1024x74.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23158\" style=\"width:907px;height:66px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys-1024x74.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys-300x22.png 300w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys-768x56.png 768w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys-500x36.png 500w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys-800x58.png 800w, https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/offwhite-smileys.png 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-left animated fadeInLeft wp-block-post-author wp-duotone-unset-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bbb6d69ba72ebc99520a808a2f98263e025e10aa9cd05471085f73fbc1ca2ee1?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bbb6d69ba72ebc99520a808a2f98263e025e10aa9cd05471085f73fbc1ca2ee1?s=192&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__byline\">This article was written by:<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Hanneke<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__bio\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoothies zijn meer dan een drankje: het zijn kleine feestjes in een glas. Romig, kleurrijk en bomvol vitamines. Je kunt natuurlijk een smoothiebar inhuren. Ben je benieuwd naar onze Smoothie Secrets? Met de juiste ingredi\u00ebnten en een goede vloeistof maak je in een paar minuten iets dat je dag echt beter maakt. 1. Wat is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":24724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_focus_keyword":"smoothie recepten","rank_math_title":"Smoothie recepten en tips | Bar Company","rank_math_description":"Ontdek hoe je de lekkerste en gezondste smoothies maakt. Van fruitig en fris tot romig en voedzaam, met deze tips blend je als een pro!","rank_math_rich_snippet":"","rank_math_robots":["index"],"_bc_content_session_id":"","_bc_content_content_hash":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[54,33],"class_list":["post-28465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiratie","tag-smoothie-recepten","tag-smoothies"],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",1154,768,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium-768x511.jpg",768,511,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium-1024x681.jpg",1024,681,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",1154,768,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",1154,768,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",18,12,false],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",300,200,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",400,266,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",600,399,false],"awb_sm":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium-500x333.jpg",500,333,true],"awb_md":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium-800x532.jpg",800,532,true],"awb_lg":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",1154,768,false],"awb_xl":["https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Smoothies-Bar-Company-1-Medium.jpg",1154,768,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Smoothies zijn meer dan een drankje: het zijn kleine feestjes in een glas. Romig, kleurrijk en bomvol vitamines. Je kunt natuurlijk een smoothiebar inhuren. Ben je benieuwd naar onze Smoothie Secrets? Met de juiste ingredi\u00ebnten en een goede vloeistof maak je in een paar minuten iets dat je dag echt beter maakt. 1. Wat is de meest gezonde smoothie? De gezondste smoothies combineren groenten, fruit en een goede vloeistof voor maximale voedingswaarde. Aanrader: Spinazie \u2192 rijk aan foliumzuur en nitraat, goed voor bloeddruk en doorbloeding Appel \u2192 vol antioxidanten en vezels Komkommer \u2192 hydrateert en geeft een frisse smaak Gember&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/category\/inspiratie\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Inspiratie<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Hanneke","url":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/author\/hanneke\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28465"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28465\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28621,"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28465\/revisions\/28621"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.barcompany.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}