My Vitamix gives me much joy, fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Buying a Vitamix was probably one of the best investment in my health that I made in the last few years.
I love making nut butter, soup and hummus. But most of all, I love whipping up green smoothies. Drinking a green smoothie is a great way to add more vegetables/fruit to your diet. I use a basic formula: water + green veg + fruit. Nothing more, nothing less. (Okay sometimes I will add some chia or ginger when I remember.)
When I first started drinking smoothies, I added a lot of fruit. These days I try to stuff as much kale or spinach or whatever in my blender before I add fruit. Some people like to add protein or agave to their smoothies. It’s not for me because I like to taste the veg in my smoothie. (Except when I am using dandelion greens. Yuck!)
Citrus fruit is my favorite ingredient lately. What a nice change especially in the morning! It’s like I am drinking grapefruit or orange juice. I usually drink a glass before I head out to work. Then I take the rest so I can sip all morning at my desk. And that’s on a good day! I admit some days I have been very rushed and I did not have time to make my smoothie.
I’m writing this post today in part as a kick in my butt. I have been very rushed in the mornings lately. I need to get better organized.
What’s your favorite green smoothie? Do you add agave or protein?
Ooh, I have some grapefruit in my fridge right now, I should try this. My go to lately is a bunch of kale, two celery stalks, a kiwi and some mixed berries. I don't add any protein because I like to have two fried eggs alongside my smoothie but I will add in some melted coconut butter for extra fat and deliciousness.
You must!! It's so refresthing. Ohhh kiwi would be good!
I've never thought about grapefruit in my smoothie, sounds yummy!
It is very refreshing!
Looks yummy! I've actually has smoothies for the last few days in the morning – not something I can normally do. (I'm on vacation and my kids are with their Grandparents). I like mango-pineapple smoothies but have a great green recipe I love too!
Ooh I love pineapple in my smoothies too! Thanks!
I'm going to ask what may be a dumb question, but does the Vitamix make a big difference for smoothies? I have only ever done fruit smoothies in my rather old blender. If I want to start making veggies smoothies will the Vitamix make them significantly smoother?
I like using coconut water too…and then pineapple. bananas and berries are my usual go to add. I often add some Vega in with it. I use either water or almond milk mostly.