The Smoothie

So you got your Vitamix and you're ready to go… Here it is! 

Or at least version 1.0. 

I expect there are as many variations as there are people making smoothies. But here is, our take on Caroline's green smoothie. 

This recipe is enough for 2 large glasses plus one sippy cup for Antonia. 

2-3 stalks of kale, stem removed, washed

Small handful of spinach or Chinese broccoli, or bok choy

1-2 tablespoon sized chunks of raw ginger. 

2-3 celery stalks (chopped into 3" chunks.)

4-6 sprigs of mint leaves (20 leaves) 

1 banana 

1/2-1 quartered apple (depending on how sweet you want it)

1/4 cup plain nonfat yoghurt

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1 1/2 cups ice cubes. 

1 cup water. 

1-2 teaspoons lemon juice. 

Optional extras:

Walnuts 

Raw Oatmeal

1/2 Avocado (Caroline like the smooth texture) 

Fill the blender with all the ingredients. Starting with the lightest (greens) first, placing the ice on top. 

Start the blender on low, and start working the mixture down increasing speed slowly as the ingredients combine. Stopping and starting the motor several times. This will likely require some use of the stick to mash the contents down, or we just lift the pitcher and shake it so things settle down 3-5 times blending in between each shake. Once the mixture is almost completely combined turn the motor to full and blend for 15-30 seconds. 

Definitely experiment with other vegetables and fruits. Strawberries and peaches are great. 

We keep washed mint, spinach and kale in the fridge so prep is relatively quick. Mint keeps well in a cup of water covered with a plastic bag (together with cilantro & parsley) in the fridge. 

Please comment or email me with your recipes and experiments. Maybe a version 2.0 will evolve.