Shakes and frappé: difference and preparation

Summer, quench your thirst outside the home

In summer, the good weather and the many hours of light invite you to leave the house and give that holiday mood that allows you to enjoy every moment of leisure, from traveling to a distant place, to a simple walk in the park.

It is the perfect time to have lunch out, spend a day at the beach or in the mountains, but also to lie down on a lawn to read, in the company of a delicious strawberry smoothie or a very fresh frappé, well kept in a thermal bottle. which keeps the taste and temperature of the drink unaltered.

Smoothies and milkshakes: two similar drinks but with different characteristics

Protein, draining, detox, sweet and rich, or light and thirst-quenching, smoothies can be declined in many versions and, for this reason, they allow you to vary the taste as often as you want.

If the classic chocolate or cream smoothie is always appreciated, in the summer it is preferable to take advantage of the fresh fruit, available in abundance, to prepare a colorful and healthy mix based on milk or yogurt, which can be replaced with water or vegetable milk to obtain a vegan smoothie, or a lighter drink, such as a "smoothie".

Unlike smoothies, which are prepared using a specific appliance, designed to separate the pulp and peel and extract the juice from vegetables, smoothies contain all parts of the fruit and, for this reason, are even richer in vitamins, enzymes and salts. minerals.

If, on the other hand, you want a more accentuated freshness, just add ice or pureed fruit ice cream, obtaining a frappé, the perfect drink for the hot season: the etymology of the term, of French origin, suggests that frappé is a drink " hit by the cold ", precisely because the ice immediately decreases the temperature, making it even more fresh and thirst-quenching.

Preparation tips

Versatile and easy to prepare, smoothies and milkshakes are energizing drinks also suitable for those who follow a low-calorie diet: just choose the most suitable ingredients for the diet followed, avoiding fruit richer in fats and sugars - such as bananas, avocado , coconut and grapes - suitable for those who want to obtain a drink rich in calories, which can also replace a meal.

Milk is usually included in the ingredients of smoothies and milkshakes, which enriches both drinks with creaminess and, in addition, constitutes a valuable source of proteins that are easily assimilated by the body.

For a less caloric consistency, just use milk of vegetable origin, such as almond or soy milk, or even water: in this case, in order not to give up taste, you will choose a mix of fruits, always making sure that the different flavors harmonize with each other.

For example, the ideal milkshake to take to the beach is prepared with water or yogurt and a fruit of your choice between melon and watermelon; those who love coffee can prepare the "Greek" frappé, mixing milk and ice with a teaspoon of ground coffee, for an aromatic drink rich in soft and soft foam.

Tips for shopping

To transport your favorite smoothie or milkshake safely and conveniently, the most functional solution is represented by the stainless steel thermal bottle.

Equipped with hermetic seal against accidental spills, thanks to the scratch-resistant coating it does not fear shocks; the double insulated internal layer isolates the contents, keeping the taste and temperature of the drink unaltered for up to 24 hours.

Sustainable and eco-friendly, because they are washable and reusable countless times, thermal bottles allow you to always have your favorite drink available both for leisure occasions and in everyday life.

In addition, they have an important added value, or rather two: durability and effectiveness guaranteed over time.