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Basic Green Smoothie [Immersion Blender]

A deliciously balanced blend of sweet and citrus fruits masks the spinach in this green smoothie.

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , Low Calorie , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Nutritarian , Paleo , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

2 servings (600 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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This is for the Immersion Blender only

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes
  • ½ medium (60 g) banana, peeled
  • ¼ lime, with peel
  • 1 ½ cups (45 g) baby fresh spinach
  • ½ cup (85 g) pineapple chunks, peeled (with core)
  • ½ medium (65 g) orange
  • ¾ cup (115 g) green grapes

Directions

  1. Place ingredients in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.
  2. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 60 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved