Beet Pomegranate Citrus Smoothie
Pomegranate and beets are showcased in this smoothie, which also includes nutritious spinach and parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) pomegranate juice
- 2 (300 g) oranges, peeled
- 1 (80 g) lemon, peeled
- ½ (70 g) beets, washed
- 1 cup (100 g) Italian flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- 4 cups (120 g) fresh spinach
- 2 pieces (10 g) fresh ginger root
- 3 cups (390 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to push ingredients towards the blades.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix machine will intensify flavor with it blending capabilities; the little bit of ginger will have a huge impact on the freshness of this smoothie. This recipe is packed to the top of the container with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) pomegranate juice
- 1 (150 g) orange, peeled
- ½ lemon peeled
- ¼ cup (35 g) beets, washed
- ½ cup (50 g) flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1 piece (5 g) fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
- 1½ cup (195 g) ice cubes, plus additional as needed for serving
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to push ingredients towards the blades.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix machine will intensify flavor with it blending capabilities; the little bit of ginger will have a huge impact on the freshness of this smoothie.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) pomegranate juice
- 1 (150 g) orange, peeled
- ½ lemon peeled
- ¼ cup (35 g) beets, washed
- ½ cup (50 g) flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1 piece (5 g) fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
- 1½ cup (195 g) ice cubes, plus additional as needed for serving
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to push ingredients towards the blades.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix machine will intensify flavor with it blending capabilities; the little bit of ginger will have a huge impact on the freshness of this smoothie.
