Being Green Smoothie

As the name suggests, this smoothie packs plenty of good-for-you-greens in one glass. For added nutrition, substitute kale for spinach.

Dietary Interests: 
Vegan, Low Fat, Low Sodium, No Added Sugar, Raw Foods, Gluten-Free, Low Cholesterol

Difficulty: 
​Easy

Yield:
2.75 c ( 660 ml )

Total Time:
​16 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (75 g) green grapes
• 1 medium orange, peeled, halved
• 1/2 medium banana, peeled
• 1/2 cup (64 g) chopped carrot
• 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup (80 g) frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) ice cubes

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. If necessary, use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
4. Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.

This recipe has been written for the Vitamix machine with Variable Speed control and Standard 64-ounce container. If you are using a different machine or container size, you may need to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities.