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Sunshine Smoothie

Carrots and lemon are complimented by sweet oranges to make a healthy juice-style smoothie.
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , High Fiber , Low Calorie , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Nutritarian , Paleo , Raw Foods , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

4 servings (1.8 l)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

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Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

2 servings (960 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 50 Seconds

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8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

2 servings (960 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

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Yield:

1 serving (420 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 50 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 4 Tablespoon (500 g) medium orange, peeled, halved
  • 6 Tablespoon (400 g) carrots
  • 2 Tablespoon (20 g) slices lemon, ¼"
  • 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds.

Chef's Notes

Instead of ice cubes try frozen mango to boost the nutrition and flavor. Maybe try a little fresh ginger or turmeric to give this smoothie a refreshing spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
  • 2 medium (250 g) oranges, peeled, halved
  • 3 (200 g) carrots
  • 1 slice (10 g) lemon, 1/4"
  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

  • Instead of ice cubes try frozen mango or pineapple to boost the nutrition and flavor.   Maybe try a little fresh ginger or turmeric to give this smoothie a refreshing spice.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup (360 ml) water
  • 2 Tablespoon (280 g) medium orange, peeled, halved
  • 3 Tablespoon (200 g) carrots
  • 1 slice (10 g) lemon, ¼"
  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds.

Chef's Notes

Instead of ice cubes try frozen mango to boost the nutrition and flavor. Maybe try a little fresh ginger or turmeric to give this smoothie a refreshing spice.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (95 g) ice cubes
  • 1 slice lemon, 1/8"
  • ¾ cup (100 g) carrot
  • 1 medium (150 g) orange, peeled, quartered
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
  2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

  • Instead of ice cubes substitute frozen mango or pineapple to boost the nutritional value.  Add a piece of ginger or turmeric to spice this smoothie.