I should start off my letting you know that I just got a new Vitamix. So this particular recipe will require a high-powered blender.
I currently have bronchitis while I’m writing this, so I’m looking for any way to get lots of nutrients in my body to help recover as fast as possible. I think today is the worst of it, so cooking is not really at the top of my list. But I know it’s important to eat, so I immediately turned to my sparkly, brand new Vitamix blender. Maybe it’s the congestion in my head, but I swear I heard it whisper that it would take good care of me and help me feel better if only I would turn it on. So I did.
I grabbed whatever was on the countertop and dropped it in the blender. I was very pleased with the results. I can’t taste much right now, but boy could I taste the yumminess of this smoothie! And just for the record, I had some not-sick people try this as well. They loved it, so I know my taste buds aren’t too screwed up from the congestion.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY:
- 1 apple, cored
- 1 banana
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 Roma tomato
- 2 large handfulls spinach
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Water – enough to get the consistency you want.
- Place in your Vitamix or other high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Add as much water as you need to get the smoothie to a consistency you like. You’d on’t have to add any,b ut it will be thick enough to eat with a spoon if you don’t.
Sarah says
February 23, 2012 at 1:05 amHope you feel better soon. This looks like a surefire way to up your nutrients. 🙂
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:28 pmSarah – For sure!
Radhika Subramanian says
February 23, 2012 at 1:06 amI love smoothies and this is one hell of a nutritive one.
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:28 pmRadhika – Yes it is!
Anna says
February 23, 2012 at 1:32 amI’m trying this in the morning or rather in 6 hours when I have to get up for work. Thanks Tiffany
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:27 pmAnna – I hope you enjoy it!
Jillian says
February 23, 2012 at 7:59 amWelcome to The Wonderful World of Vita! My go to blend is Kale, Spinach, Frozen Blueberries, Frozen Strawberries, Chia Seeds and Vanilla Protein which is sometimes substituted for Vanilla Greek Yogurt. I look forward to reading about your VitaMix creations!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:27 pmJillian – Thanks! Sounds yummy!
Rhadonda says
February 23, 2012 at 8:10 amI so want a vitamix. We have a friend who has one and he makes our all natural peanut butter for us. I am saving money for one!! So can’t wait to try this some day. Hoping you feel better.
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:26 pmRhadonda – I think you’ll love it when you do get one.
ER says
February 23, 2012 at 8:24 amI adore my vitamix. FYI – you don’t have to core the apple. Technically it is powerful enough to do the apple whole – but I whack it in quarters to make it easier.
FYI – my favorite combination is spinach, fresh pineapple (Again – don’t have to core it – just slice the outside off and slice into rounds and then chunk it… core and all), frozen mango and a cup of lime greek yogurt. Or plain greek yogurt. Add ice/liquid as needed to make it workable. …
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:25 pmER – Thanks!
Marcy says
February 23, 2012 at 8:38 amMy favorite right now would be a green peanut butter banana smoothie.
1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or other nut butter
1 frozen banana
2-3 cups fresh spinach
4-6 ice cubes
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:24 pmMarcy – Sounds delicious!
Snuckles says
February 23, 2012 at 11:15 amI’m so glad you got a Vitamix! I love mine!!! I have a green shake every morning for breakfast. Love it. Looking forward to seeing what else comes out of your blender. Get well soon.
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:23 pmSnuckles – Thanks!
Deirdra says
February 23, 2012 at 11:26 amYaya!!! You got one! Good for you! You will fall in love with all of it’s specialness (I know it is not a word)… hehehe
~deirdra
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:23 pmDeirdra – I have no doubt!
Joyce says
February 23, 2012 at 8:12 pmA friend and I were just talking about these. I would love to know specifics on the specialness. Thanks in advance!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 8:15 pmJoyce – In regards to what a vitamix can do when compared to regular blenders?
ASHLEY says
February 23, 2012 at 12:15 pmI made a smoothie today that was amazing! so I am sharing!
2 handfuls of baby spinach
1 pear cored
1/4 banana
1 slice of a pineapple (middle and all)
3 frozen strawberries, half frozen kiwi
handful of ice, 1tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp flax, splash of almond milk, squirt of agave, a dash of pumpkin spices.
blended it up in my vitamix and its delish!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 12:23 pmAshley – Sounds wonderful, thank you!
Bellaspire says
February 23, 2012 at 6:56 pmI love my Vitamix!! Sounds like a vitamin-packed wonder!!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 7:15 pmBellaspire – Hope you enjoy it!
Ducky1 says
February 23, 2012 at 6:36 pmWith your vita mix just add ice cubes instead of water.
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 7:16 pmDucky – I’m not sure that would have been very good with this one. But certainly worth a shot!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 7:23 pmDlenakakis – frosting is a tough one. You will never get the same consistency of the commercial stuff using clean ingredients. While the method I’m about to suggest is not conventional, it may work with a little fines on your part.
If you bake a clean cake, cut out small circles using a small ice cream scoop. Then you could try coating them in a chocolate frosting like I used for my halloween cupcakes (here on my blog under the halloween category). They won’t be overly pretty, but maybe if you roll them in something like coconut or chopped nuts after, they may look better. Again, I don’t know if this would work, but it’s what I would try in your situation. Good luck and let me know how it all turns out!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 7:55 pmLkemme – That’s pretty much what I’m doing at this point. But it’s fun!
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 7:55 pmBirmingham – I’ve never heard that, so I can’t comment. Sorry.
graciouspantry says
February 23, 2012 at 8:01 pmKathy – Wow. I have to say I’ve never been that particular about my food. As long as it’s clean, I’m happy to eat it. I think in any eating plan it’s important to get a wide variety of fruits and veggies. But I’ve never heard of any of that where spinach is concerned and have also never heard of anyone being poisoned by eating too much spinach. There is a lot of information out there and anybody, on a whim, can put their own spin on the result of a study or a bit of research. Just the fact that you are eating spinach puts you ahead of most of the population these days. I say rotate your greens for health and nutrient purposes, not for fear or worry from an article you read. While there are a lot of reputable resources on the web, it’s still the internet. Anybody who can type can post an article online. If you are truly concerned, then it’s best to talk to a dietitian or your doctor. But otherwise, just enjoy eating fruits and veggies in all their varieties to gain the benefits of a truly healthy diet..
graciouspantry says
February 25, 2012 at 9:52 pmClandtlady – If you find it, please share! I’m still a little intimidated by this thing. But I’m getting used to it…
graciouspantry says
February 25, 2012 at 9:53 pmKabrumm – I got mine at Costco, they had a better deal than QVC.
graciouspantry says
February 25, 2012 at 9:56 pmLori – Thanks, I will!
graciouspantry says
February 25, 2012 at 9:57 pmEllen – I will, thanks!
Jeanninee says
February 26, 2012 at 7:42 amMy recent favorite:
1 banana
1 cup Kefir (plain)
6-11 oz. of coconut water depending on how thin/thick you want the smoothie
1 cup of strawberries
Splash of vanilla soy or almond milk
Some ice if you want it colder
Enjoy!
graciouspantry says
February 26, 2012 at 11:01 pmJeanninee – Oh yum!
graciouspantry says
February 28, 2012 at 12:25 pmTrina – You’re right. It’s easy to slack off and get back in to bad habits. Gotta fight that every step of the way!
graciouspantry says
February 28, 2012 at 12:38 pmJessica – Yum! Thanks!
graciouspantry says
March 1, 2012 at 11:44 pmLisa – Fantastic! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Haha!
graciouspantry says
March 1, 2012 at 11:52 pmCatie – Great suggestion!
graciouspantry says
March 4, 2012 at 9:45 pmJessica – Sounds wonderful! Thanks!
graciouspantry says
March 4, 2012 at 9:54 pmApril – Glad you enjoyed it!
graciouspantry says
March 22, 2012 at 3:21 pmWillisurvive – I think it’ll be fine. It’s a runnier smoothie anyway. But you may want to sub with another fruit because the banana does add sweetness. Enjoy!
graciouspantry says
April 9, 2012 at 4:05 pmSheri – Definitely! I love mine!
Detroiter51_01 says
June 26, 2012 at 11:08 amIf you have a Vitamix, why core the apple? I put in whole apples, cut up. Same with pears and other fruits with seeds. The only thing I don’t put in is orange rinds and banana peels. A great machine to own.
graciouspantry says
June 26, 2012 at 11:15 amPersonal preference. You certainly don’t have to. 🙂
graciouspantry says
June 26, 2012 at 11:15 amPersonal preference. You certainly don’t have to. 🙂
Detroiter51_01 says
June 26, 2012 at 11:08 amIf you have a Vitamix, why core the apple? I put in whole apples, cut up. Same with pears and other fruits with seeds. The only thing I don’t put in is orange rinds and banana peels. A great machine to own.
Benji says
July 16, 2012 at 8:37 amHi, My favourite smoothie combo is i have this for breakfast every day (the measurements are approximate i’ve never actually measured the ingredients i just throw it all in!)
1 – banana
1 – handfull of red grapes
500ml – non fat milk
1 – handful of oats
1 – handful of spinach
1 – tablespoon of natural peanut butter
2 – tablespoons of honey
graciouspantry says
July 16, 2012 at 9:50 amOh yum! Thank you, I’ll try it!
jessica says
July 28, 2012 at 9:59 pmI heard that the trace amounts of the chemicals in apple seeds are good for us in that small amount. Something about fighting free radicals…. Not sure though!
graciouspantry says
July 28, 2012 at 11:01 pmI’m not sure. I’ve never heard that. I’ll have to research!
graciouspantry says
September 22, 2012 at 6:33 pmAwesome tip! Thanks!
Sharon says
February 18, 2014 at 11:06 pmwow, no one has posted on this one for a while. I wanted a Vitamix and a Jack Lalan juicer… then I saw a mixer… the Ninja!
My Husband just got me one for our Anniversary! Woohoo! I’m ready to start eating more fruits and veggies now! Went through your smoothie recipes and pinned most of them to my “must try” board.
Just gave it a whirl for the first time tonight. Awesome!
Anyway… going to try this recipe in the morning. 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
February 19, 2014 at 9:44 amSharon – I love my Ninja too. I use it a lot more than my Vitamix simply because the Vitamix is such a monster!