Emerald Smoothie

Yield: 3 1/2 cups (840 ml)




Speed: Variable to High
Time: 60 seconds

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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
 
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
 
Meal Type: Green Smoothies, 5 Ingredients or less, Beverages
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (240 ml)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg
Sodium 40mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 14g  
Protein 3g  
Vitamin A 18%
    		• Vitamin C 59%
    Calcium 8%
    		• Iron 5%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    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   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
    		• Carbohydrate 4
    		• Protein 4