Try this I-Burn Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 26.0865574026138 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 26.1409928155612 g
- Fiber 9.82408998834669 g
- Protein 9.59198200634581 g
- Saturated Fat 2.16457176088831 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (672g)
- Sodium 23.5104600085414 mg
- Sugar 16.2624674142671 g
- Trans Fat 2.31607078146408 g
- Calories 346 calories
Step-by-step
- Dry-blend the nuts.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Blend until smooth.
- If you need more flavor, add cinnamon or a few drops of pure stevia.
Dry-blending the raw walnuts before adding any liquids dictates the success of this beverage. Solid fats and fibrous nut cell walls require maximum blade contact to pulverize effectively. If liquid enters the canister too early, whole nut pieces float above the vortex, resulting in a gritty final texture.
Equipment Mechanics and Workarounds
Standard consumer blenders often struggle with small volumes of dry, hard ingredients like raw walnuts. The blades spin beneath the nuts without engaging them. To achieve a fine meal, pulse the machine in short three-second bursts and scrape down the jar walls between cycles. Standard jars measuring over six inches in diameter at the base disperse small quantities inefficiently. Personal blender cups or smaller 32-ounce containers concentrate the volume directly over the blade assembly. If the motor begins to smell faintly of warm electronics during the dry phase, pause immediately and let the unit cool for sixty seconds before resuming. Water acts as the primary fluid medium, transferring kinetic energy to the ice and frozen fruit. Add fresh or frozen blueberries and cranberries only after the nuts reach a powdery consistency. Avocados introduce monounsaturated fats that emulsify with the water to create body, while cucumbers contribute high water content to loosen dense purees.
- Texture remains gritty: The initial dry-blend phase was too short; run the machine until the walnuts resemble fine flour before adding water.
- Motor stalls on ice: The ice cubes are too large; crack them into smaller pieces or add an extra tablespoon of water to jumpstart the vortex.
- Separation occurs rapidly: The avocado was underripe; substitute two tablespoons of neutral oil to maintain the emulsion.
