My parents have owned a Vita Mix for 17 years {one (or I) could argue that the Vita Mix is the single greatest advancement in the history of blenders}. Every morning my mom would make fresh fruit smoothies before I left for school. It was kind-of-a-big-deal and all of my friends would ask for “Vita Mix” smoothies, too. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my smoothie was “healthy” – made only with natural, organic fruit and veggies. Now that I’m an adult, I’ve wanted a Vita Mix for years – but they are really expensive and I couldn’t justify spending that amount of money on a blender.
Over Thanksgiving break, BJ and I went to Florida to visit my family. My dad is retired Military, so we have access to the PX (post-exchange) – the perfect place for discounts & tax-free shopping. Coincidently, there was a Vita Mix demo at the PX on the same day that we decided to shop. Score! The Vita Mix is amazing – it can make smoothies, sorbet, soup, bread dough, dips, butter & more. And, it’s all healthy! That day, Vita Mix was a offering a deal that BJ and I could not pass up – so we bought one on the spot and decided that it would be a Christmas gift to each other. We hauled that bad-boy all the way back up to Virginia and haven’t stopped making smoothies since!
This Green Smoothie recipe is the perfect (and simple) way to start your day!
{and, no, you don’t need a Vita Mix to make this recipe}
- Handful of Kale
- Handful of Spinach
- 1 kiwi, leave skin on
- 1 apple, leave skin on & remove seeds/core
- ½ cup of water
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend on High until smooth
For a Red Smoothie, add:
- ½ Banana
- Handful of Blueberries
- Handful Blackberries
- 2-3 Strawberries
Enjoy!
I got a VitaMix for Christmas! I love, love, love, love it! Smoothies every day–my favorite are kale smoothies. I use coconut milk for a base to get a hit of good fat. I also made soup the other night. I’m thinking of having all the neighbors over for a demo! ; )
Awesome! Best Christmas gift, right?! I love your idea – I’m going to try that too. And, I also made soup the other night – YUM!
THX for recipe! Always looking for new smoothie combinations!
I used to love making smoothies. We just got a new blender, that should be a goal! The red one looks delish. The green, not so much.
Smoothies have been a diet staple for…umm…a long time. I would looooooove to own a Vita-Mix! Maybe someday.
My cousin is on day 5 of the juicing diet from the movie (fat sick and nearly dead). I watched it too and really want one now.
Hmmm. Leave the skin on the Kiwi? That makes things a little easier. Both look delicious and I will be trying both recipes. Kale is my new favorite food.
i finally bought one too at a demo and it has been one of the best ever purchases!
Mmmhhhh looks yummy!!! I think I should get one too 🙂
I love green smoothies! I have yet to try kale. i always use spinach. To take my green monster smoothie up a notch, I add a scoop of whey protein and unsweetened almond milk, and cinnamon. Great way to start the morning! 🙂
That sounds delicious – thanks for the great idea! Can’t wait to try this! 🙂
I’m curious which model Vitamix you use? I was thinking about the one with the extra grain container but I’m not sure I would use that accessory as much as I would for the smoothies. I’m treating myself to a Valentine’s “love myself” gift. 🙂
That’s an AWESOME love yourself gift 🙂 And, I love the idea (I might find something to gift to myself, too – ha). I have the Classic Series – and love it. It’s so wonderful. I found this on the VitaMix website – it compares the different models. Might help: https://secure.vitamix.com/compare-product-lines.aspx Let me know what you decide to go with!
I am going with the Classic – Starter Model. I can’t wait to treat myself daily. 🙂