This blender hack will make your smoothies consistent without having to stir it or run multiple cycles.

Here’s how to blend smoothies better.

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(Ack, talk about a dangerous activity to attempt before youve had your morning coffee.)

There is, however, a solutionand it doesnt involve buying a new blender.

In fact, it doesnt involve buying anything at all.

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The right way to order your smoothie ingredients in the blender

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Start with the liquid on the bottom.

This allows your blender to actually work its magic.

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Add any fine powders.

Drop in those fresh fruits and veggies.

Next comes creamy ingredients like yogurt, nut butter, or silken tofu.

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Finish up with frozen fruit, ice, nuts, and other hard ingredients on top.

The last thing to go into your blender should be your frozen ingredientsthis includes frozen fruit and ice.

Nuts and seeds could also be added at this point, if thats your jam.

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Why does the order of ingredients matter so much?

Creamy and soft ingredients get sandwiched in-between.

Cavitation causes an air pocket to form around the blade, preventing it from actually doing any blending.

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