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Emerald Smoothie
| Yield: 3 1/2 cups (840 ml) |
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Speed: Variable to High
Time: 60 seconds
| 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 |
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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: Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan | | |
| Meal Type: Green Smoothies, 5 Ingredients or less, Beverages | | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (240 ml) |
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| Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories 79 |
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| % Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Saturated Fat 0g |
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| Cholesterol 2mg |
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| Sodium 40mg |
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| Total Carbohydrate 17g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Sugars 14g |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Vitamin A 18% |
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Vitamin C 59% |
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| Calcium 8% |
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Iron 5% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
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Calories: |
2000 |
2500 |
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| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Sat Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
| Fat 9 |
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Carbohydrate 4 |
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Protein 4 |
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