"EMERALD ECSTASY" GREEN SMOOTHIE

This is the delicious Green Smoothie recipe that I make and serve at my Vita-Mix sales demonstrations. It always "wows the crowd" when something that is so bright green tastes so surprisingly delicious! It is designed for a Vita-Mix so I don't know how it would work in any other kitchen appliance. Add ingredients into the 64 oz. container in the following order:

Provided by lsavage

Time 6m

Yield 8 oz. servings, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 -3 cups green grapes (with seeds is healthier)
1 large banana (skin removed)
1/4 of a large fresh pineapple (leave the center in, it has most of the bromelain) or 1/3 of a small fresh pineapple (leave the center in, it has most of the bromelain)
1/2 apple (seeds and stem is o.k. if using a Vita-Mix)
2 -3 cups fresh spinach
2 -2 1/2 cups ice, to the top of the container

Steps:

Turn the machine quickly from variable speed 1 to 10 then flip the switch to high. Push the ingredients down into the blades until the entire mixture is blending. I find it easier to push the food continuously down one corner of the container and eventually it begins to blend. The apple may require a bit of "pounding" before it begins to mix (this is a great anger management recipe! :-).
When the mixture is first blending it should be so thick and slushy (from the ice) that it is thick like a thick "slushy". If it is too liquid at the beginning, add more ice so it is thick and "slushy". This allows you to blend for 1-2 minutes without warming the drink up from the friction of the blades. It also allows you to break the foods down to the most bioavailable (cellular) level.
This is a "beginner" Green Smoothie that 98% of the population will love!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 24.1, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 31.8, Protein 2.3

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Rahat Ullah

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This smoothie is a lifesaver on busy mornings. I can just throw all the ingredients in the blender and have a healthy breakfast in seconds.

Odd Jaguar

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This smoothie is a great way to use up leftover fruit and vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen fruit in my freezer for smoothies.

Lilitha Ludada

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I'm not a big fan of the taste of spinach, but this smoothie is surprisingly delicious! The other ingredients mask the taste of the spinach well.

Trishauna Small

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This smoothie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey next time.

Mehtab Khan

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I love that this smoothie is vegan and gluten-free. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

Dawn Patterson

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This smoothie is perfect for a post-workout snack. It's packed with protein and nutrients that help my muscles recover.

Fernando Flores

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I'm allergic to bananas, so I substituted them with avocado. It turned out great!

gulsherali786 chachar786

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This smoothie is a bit too thick for my taste. I would add a little more liquid next time.

Becca Neubauer

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I'm not a big fan of green smoothies, but this one is actually really good! The sweetness of the fruit balances out the bitterness of the greens.

Dj Mahim

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This smoothie is a great way to sneak in some extra fruits and vegetables into your diet. It's also a great way to get a boost of energy in the morning.