Low Calorie Raw Tomato Smoothie
by Viruthiga Veni
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My mom and I usually like to drink this refreshing raw tomato smoothie as a mid-morning snack. You should give it a try. It’s quite tasty.
Why this raw tomato smoothie is a smart choice
Low in calories - A medium-sized tomato contains roughly 22 calories, making this smoothie a very low-calorie snack. It is an excellent food to include in your diet if you are trying to reduce weight.
Easy to make and healthy snack – This tomato smoothie is simple to prepare, requiring just tomatoes and a blender, which makes it a quick and healthy snack. Since it is made from a whole, natural food.
Hydrating and nutrient dense – Since tomatoes consist of over 90% water, this smoothie is an effective way to stay hydrated. It also provides a wealth of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, K, potassium, and magnesium.
You can also try these: Coconut milk carrot smoothie, coconut milk beetroot smoothie, coconut milk, simple chia lime water, green juice with chia seeds.
Ingredients
Ripe Tomatoes – 4 nos.
Salt/sugar – optional
How to Select and Prepare Tomatoes
Drinking a raw tomato smoothie is an excellent way to maximize nutritional benefits since the ingredients are never cooked. Because the tomatoes are consumed raw, selecting high-quality produce and cleaning them safely is a first step.
What Type of Tomatoes to Use
You can use a wide variety of tomatoes depending on your preference. I used Vine-ripened tomatoes, but cherry, beefsteak, Roma, or heirloom tomatoes are also good choices for a fresh smoothie.
Selecting and Washing Your Tomatoes
To ensure the best flavor and safety, it is important to pick the right tomato and wash it thoroughly before your knife touches the skin. Washing them first ensures that any surface dirt or bacteria does not get transferred into the flesh of the tomato during cutting.
What to Pick: Choose tomatoes that are fully colored, ripe, and firm to the touch with smooth skin. They should feel heavy for their size, which indicates they are juicy.
What to Avoid: Skip tomatoes that are completely unripe and hard, or those with a mushy texture, wrinkled skin, open cuts, or large dark blemishes.
The Wash Method: Hold your selected tomatoes under cool, running tap water. Gently rub the skin with your hands for 30 to 60 seconds to loosen and wash away any dirt. Both the FDA and CDC recommend running tap water over produce rather than soaking it to effectively flush away dirt and bacteria.
Drying, Coring, and Chopping
Once cleaned, you can prepare the tomatoes for the blender:
Dry: Use a clean paper towel to gently dab the surface of each tomato until all excess moisture is absorbed.
Core: Place the tomato upside down on your cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the tomato in half, then carefully cut away and discard the stem scar and the surrounding tough, woody core.
Chop: If you are using a standard blender, roughly chop the tomato halves into small pieces. Pre-chopping them into smaller sizes makes it much easier for standard blender blades to process them quickly into a perfectly smooth texture.
Making of raw tomato smoothie
Once your tomatoes are prepped, the blending process is quick and straightforward. Straining the mixture at the end ensures a silky-smooth texture, free of any tough leftover skins or seeds.
Blend to a fine Consistency
Add and Pulse: Place your chopped tomato pieces into a clean blender jar. Pulse the blender in short bursts for a few seconds at a time.
Process Until Smooth: Repeat the pulsing process several times, gradually letting it run until the tomatoes break down completely and you achieve a fine, uniform liquid consistency.
Strain for a Perfect Texture
Set Up the Strainer: Set a fine mesh strainer or sieve over a clean, deep bowl, then carefully pour the blended tomato mixture into it.
Press and Extract: Use a ladle or a large spoon to firmly press and swirl the mixture against the sides of the strainer. This allows you to extract all the fresh liquid and finely ground flesh while leaving any unwanted seeds and skin behind.
Serve or Store Immediately
Serve Immediately: Pour your fresh smoothie into a glass tumbler and drink it right away to maximize its vibrant flavor, freshness, and nutritional benefits.
Store for Later: If you prefer to save your smoothie for later, pour it into an airtight storage container and place it immediately in the refrigerator. It will keep well and stay fresh for up to 24 hours.
Serving & Blending Tips
How to Include Tomato Smoothies in Your Diet:
Adding a raw tomato smoothie to your daily routine is an excellent way to boost your nutrient intake. Here are a few easy ways to enjoy it as part of your regular meals or as a healthy snack.
As Part of a Meal
Boost a light breakfast : Enjoy a tomato smoothie alongside protein-rich foods like scrambled eggs for a healthy and complete morning meal.
Make your meal more filling : Drink a tomato smoothie with a light meal, like a small salad with chicken or chickpeas, to feel more satisfied.
As a Healthy Swap or Snack
Choose it over sugary drinks : Have a homemade tomato smoothie instead of sugary juice to easily cut down on calories.
Between meals : Drink a tomato smoothie between meals to stay hydrated and support your healthy choices.
Evening Snack Idea : Have fruit, some nuts, and a refreshing tomato smoothie for a perfect evening treat.
Blender Guide:
Match Your Jar Size to Quantity
For large quantity of tomato pieces : Use a large jar. If only a small jar is available, blend the tomatoes in several smaller batches to prevent motor strain and achieve a consistent, fine texture.
For small quantity of tomato pieces : Use a small jar. A large jar won't work well because the blades will miss many tomato pieces, resulting in an uneven texture.
Vary the Speed for a Fine Consistency
Start Low, Finish High: Always begin processing your tomato pieces at a low speed to initially break them down into smaller chunks. Once the mixture starts moving freely, gradually increase the blender to high speed to achieve a completely uniform, fine consistency.
Tips
💡 You get more nutrients from tomatoes when they are raw. Just be extra careful to pick high-quality tomatoes and wash them very well.
💡 I didn’t add water to blend the raw tomatoes. Because ripe tomatoes are mostly water and will release enough of their own liquid to blend into a smooth consistency.
💡 If using standard mixer grinder, then cut the tomatoes in to small size pieces.
💡 The key to using tomato smoothie for weight management is to include them in your regular, healthy meals.
💡 Enjoy the raw tomato smoothie by sitting down by take a smaller sip or small gulps mixing with the saliva. (Avoid standing & gulping the smoothie).
💡 To avoid oxidation, drink the raw tomato smoothie immediately otherwise stores the smoothie immediately in the air tight storage containers in refrigerator for 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Health authorities like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommend washing firm, soft-skinned vegetables under cool, running tap water.
When you rinse them under a running stream, the friction from your hands loosens surface dirt and bacteria, while the moving water flushes it safely down the drain.
Tomatoes are low in calories and carbs while having a high water content, making them an ideal snack for staying lean.
Yes; they are rich in fiber, which promotes a feeling of fullness and helps control your appetite throughout the day.
Beyond being a good source of vitamins and minerals, tomatoes are known to specifically improve heart and skin health.
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Low Calorie Raw Tomato Smoothie Recipe
My mom and I usually like to drink this refreshing raw tomato smoothie as a mid-morning snack. You should give it a try. It’s quite tasty.
Why this raw tomato smoothie is a smart choice
Low in calories - A medium-sized tomato contains roughly 22 calories, making this smoothie a very low-calorie snack. It is an excellent food to include in your diet if you are trying to reduce weight.
Easy to make and healthy snack – This tomato smoothie is simple to prepare, requiring just tomatoes and a blender, which makes it a quick and healthy snack. Since it is made from a whole, natural food.
Hydrating and nutrient dense – Since tomatoes consist of over 90% water, this smoothie is an effective way to stay hydrated. It also provides a wealth of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, K, potassium, and magnesium.
You can also try these: Coconut milk carrot smoothie, coconut milk beetroot smoothie, coconut milk, simple chia lime water, green juice with chia seeds.
Ingredients
- 4 nos. Ripe Tomatoes
- optional Salt/sugar
Instructions
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What Type of Tomatoes to Use
You can use a wide variety of tomatoes depending on your preference. I used Vine-ripened tomatoes, but cherry, beefsteak, Roma, or heirloom tomatoes are also good choices for a fresh smoothie.
-
Selecting and Washing Your Tomatoes
To ensure the best flavor and safety, it is important to pick the right tomato and wash it thoroughly before your knife touches the skin. Washing them first ensures that any surface dirt or bacteria does not get transferred into the flesh of the tomato during cutting.
What to Pick: Choose tomatoes that are fully colored, ripe, and firm to the touch with smooth skin. They should feel heavy for their size, which indicates they are juicy.
What to Avoid: Skip tomatoes that are completely unripe and hard, or those with a mushy texture, wrinkled skin, open cuts, or large dark blemishes.
The Wash Method: Hold your selected tomatoes under cool, running tap water. Gently rub the skin with your hands for 30 to 60 seconds to loosen and wash away any dirt. Both the FDA and CDC recommend running tap water over produce rather than soaking it to effectively flush away dirt and bacteria.
-
Drying, Coring, and Chopping
Once cleaned, you can prepare the tomatoes for the blender:
Dry: Use a clean paper towel to gently dab the surface of each tomato until all excess moisture is absorbed.
Core: Place the tomato upside down on your cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the tomato in half, then carefully cut away and discard the stem scar and the surrounding tough, woody core.
Chop: If you are using a standard blender, roughly chop the tomato halves into small pieces. Pre-chopping them into smaller sizes makes it much easier for standard blender blades to process them quickly into a perfectly smooth texture.
-
Blend to a fine Consistency
Add and Pulse: Place your chopped tomato pieces into a clean blender jar. Pulse the blender in short bursts for a few seconds at a time.
Process Until Smooth: Repeat the pulsing process several times, gradually letting it run until the tomatoes break down completely and you achieve a fine, uniform liquid consistency.
-
Strain for a Perfect Texture
Set Up the Strainer: Set a fine mesh strainer or sieve over a clean, deep bowl, then carefully pour the blended tomato mixture into it.
Press and Extract: Use a ladle or a large spoon to firmly press and swirl the mixture against the sides of the strainer. This allows you to extract all the fresh liquid and finely ground flesh while leaving any unwanted seeds and skin behind.
-
Serve or Store Immediately
Serve Immediately: Pour your fresh smoothie into a glass tumbler and drink it right away to maximize its vibrant flavor, freshness, and nutritional benefits.
Store for Later: If you prefer to save your smoothie for later, pour it into an airtight storage container and place it immediately in the refrigerator. It will keep well and stay fresh for up to 24 hours.
-
As Part of a Meal
Boost a light breakfast : Enjoy a tomato smoothie alongside protein-rich foods like scrambled eggs for a healthy and complete morning meal.
Make your meal more filling : Drink a tomato smoothie with a light meal, like a small salad with chicken or chickpeas, to feel more satisfied.
-
As a Healthy Swap or Snack
Choose it over sugary drinks : Have a homemade tomato smoothie instead of sugary juice to easily cut down on calories.
Between meals : Drink a tomato smoothie between meals to stay hydrated and support your healthy choices.
Evening Snack Idea : Have fruit, some nuts, and a refreshing tomato smoothie for a perfect evening treat.
-
Match Your Jar Size to Quantity
For large quantity of tomato pieces : Use a large jar. If only a small jar is available, blend the tomatoes in several smaller batches to prevent motor strain and achieve a consistent, fine texture.
For small quantity of tomato pieces : Use a small jar. A large jar won't work well because the blades will miss many tomato pieces, resulting in an uneven texture.
-
Vary the Speed for a Fine Consistency
Start Low, Finish High: Always begin processing your tomato pieces at a low speed to initially break them down into smaller chunks. Once the mixture starts moving freely, gradually increase the blender to high speed to achieve a completely uniform, fine consistency.
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