Kale and Pear Green Smoothie

By TheresaJ

Submitted by: Vitamix
Dietary Interest: vegetarian, gluten-free, low cholesterol, low fat, low sodium, no added sugar, raw foods, vegan

Ingredients

• 1 cup (160 g) green grapes
• 1 (140 g) orange, peeled
• 1/2 (89 g) Bartlett pear, seeded
• 1 (118 g) fresh banana, peeled
• 1 cup (70 g) kale
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

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.
4.Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.


This recipe has been written for the Vitamix 5200 with Standard 64-ounce container. If you are using a different Vitamix machine or container size, you may need to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities.