Beverages - Green Smoothies
By BlueSchmoo
Ready to go “green?” You will never look back! A Vita-Mix green smoothie blends antioxidant-rich leafy greens with fresh fruits like grapes, pineapple and banana. The results are nothing short of spectacular—thanks to the combined talents of a the 2+ peak horsepower motor, precision-crafted stainless-steel blades and the uniquely-designed Vita-Mix container!
Silky-smooth and sweet, a green smoothie is a great way to start the day or perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. Green smoothies are quick and easy to make—and perfect every time when made in the Vita-Mix 5200. The bonus is, Vita-Mix processing not only
releases phenomenal flavor, but also hidden nutrition. The Vita-Mix 5200 has the power to break right through the cell walls of whole foods to make the calcium, magnesium, folate and vitamin C in leafy greens more available to nourish your body.
So enjoy all the green smoothie recipes—and then try the other green recipes we've included. Reminder: Perfect results are guaranteed only with the Vita-Mix 5200.
Green recipes are not recommended for ordinary kitchen appliances.
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Ingredients
- POPEYE GREEN SMOOTHIE
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup (80 g) grapes
- 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 apple
- 1/4 cup (60 g) vanilla yogurt
- 2 oz (56 g) pineapple
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice
- 1 . Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
- 2 . Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
- 3 . Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
- to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
- blades while processing.
- 4 . Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
- WHEAT GRASS SMOOTHIE
- 1 cup (160 g) green grapes
- 1/2 cup (75 g) pineapple
- 1/2 cup wheat grass
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice
- 1 . Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
- 2 . Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
- 3 . Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
- to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
- blades while processing.
- 4 . Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
- PEACHY GREEN SMOOTHIE
- 2 cups (375 g) peaches, frozen or fresh pitted
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1 apple, quartered
- 1 cup (240 ml) soy milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice
- 1 . Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
- 2 . Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
- 3 . Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
- to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
- blades while processing.
- 4 . Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
- GOING GREEN SMOOTHIE
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup (75 g) pineapple
- 1 cup (180 g) green grapes
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ice
- 1 . Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
- 2 . Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
- 3 . Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
- to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
- blades while processing.
- 4 . Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
- SPINACH COCKTAIL
- 1 cup (120 g) fresh pineapple
- 2 mint leaves
- 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ice cubes
- 1 . Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
- 2 . Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
- 3 . Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
- to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
- blades while processing.
- 4 . Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
Details
Servings 1
Preparation
Step 1
POPEYE GREEN SMOOTHIE
1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
2. Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
3. Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
blades while processing.
4. Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
WHEAT GRASS SMOOTHIE
1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
2. Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
3. Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then
to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the
blades while processing.
4. Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
PEACHY GREEN SMOOTHIE
1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
2. Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
3. Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the blades while processing.
4. Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
GOING GREEN SMOOTHIE
1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
2. Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
3. Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the blades while processing.
4. Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
SPINACH COCKTAIL
1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container and secure two-part lid.
2. Select VARIABLE, Speed #1.
3. Turn machine ON and quickly increase to VARIABLE #10 and then to HIGH. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the blades while processing.
4. Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
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