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Key Lime Kiwi Smoothie

Kiwi, fresh lime and pear create this citrusy-sweet green smoothie.
Key Lime Kiwi Smoothie

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , High Fiber , Low Sodium , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

1.2 l (4 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

1.2 l (4 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

600 ml (2 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

600 ml (2 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 120 ml (½ cup) water
  • Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) peeled
  • 280 g (4 Tablespoon) medium kiwis
  • 400 g (2 Tablespoon) large pear, halved, seeded
  • Tablespoon (6 Tablespoon) dates, ¼ cup honey, optional
  • 260 g (2 cups) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.

Ingredients

  • 120 ml (½ cup) water
  • Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) peeled
  • 280 g (4 Tablespoon) medium kiwis
  • 400 g (2 Tablespoon) large pear, halved, seeded
  • Tablespoon (6 Tablespoon) dates, ¼ cup honey, optional
  • 260 g (2 cups) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml (¼ cup) water
  • (½ ) lime, peeled
  • 140 g (2 medium) kiwi, peeled
  • 200 g (1 large) pear, halved, seeded
  • cup (2 ) dates [or 2 tablespoons honey, optional], pitted
  • 130 g (1 cup) 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

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml (¼ cup) water
  • Tablespoon (½ Tablespoon) peeled
  • 140 g (2 Tablespoon) medium kiwis, peeled
  • 200 g (1 Tablespoon) large pear, (halved, seeded
  • Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) dates, or 2 Tablespoon honey, optional
  • 130 g (1 cup) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.