Holiday Fruit Smoothie
Cranberries and apple pie spice turn this smoothie into a holiday celebration. Unlike other holiday treats, this one comes with no regrets.

Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 (400 g) gala apple [or mild sweet apple], halved, seeded
- 2 (400 g) d'anjou pear, halved, seeded
- 6 dates [or 1/4 cup honey, optional], pitted
- ½ cup (50 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- 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.