Kitchen Sink Smoothie - Homemade Recipe

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Homemade Kitchen Sink Smoothie

(a little bit of everything in this green smoothie)

Yield: 3 1/2 cups (840 ml)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (310 g) fresh, ripe pineapple, with core (or a 2-inch-thick slice)
• 1 stalk celery (7-inch stalk), halved
• 1 cup (30 g) spinach leaves, gently packed
• 4 ounces (113 g) low fat vanilla yogurt or vanilla soymilk
• 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes
• sweetener to taste if pineapple is a bit tart (we like Splenda but any will do)

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 60 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.

Health Classification: Diabetic Friendly, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan

We like the "Vita-mix Super 5200" blender for its heavy duty motor, solid construction, 7-year warranty and second container for grinding whole grains and beans. Consider getting an extra container to keep in the fridge or have a fresh container while the other is in the dishwasher.

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