I love this smoothie! Perfect for summer!

MamaHokie

I am in LOVE with my vitamix. It blends anything into the perfect consistency. Here's what I put in it this morning for breakfast:
1 fresh pineapple core (You haven't been throwing them away, have you? They're full of nutrients!)
12 whole strawberries (including the green tops - What?! You've been throwing them away too?)
1 banana (Okay, you can throw away the peel. Let's not get carried away.)
1 cup coconut milk (you could substitute another milk or Greek yogurt for more protein)
1/2 cup spinach
1 small-medium carrot (if it's organic and washed well you don't even have to peel it)
1 Tbsp chia seeds

This made about 40oz and I split it with my son.

Helpful tip: freeze one or two of the fruits overnight for a better smoothie. Today I used a frozen pineapple core I had left over from a 4th of July picnic, but strawberries and bananas freeze well too. If you don't have time to wait, add some ice (maybe a cup?) to your smoothie instead.
I hope you like it!

KeysGirl23

Very interesting. I guess I'll stop throwing those things away and see how it tastes. I've been adding Hemp Oil to mine as well for added nutrients and a little nutty flavor.

TraceeJack

That sounds DELICIOUS!

Minis3

How do you calculate the calories? My smoothie is very similar, minus the coconut milk and carrots. I use pineapple juice.

jadowns

I add spinach to my smoothies every morning. My recent winner:

• 1 cup So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 tbs peanut butter
• 1/2 tbs powdered Cacao
• 1 banana
• 1 cup spinach

Yields about 20 oz. ~400 calories

MamaHokie

Minis3 - I input each item individually. Not efficient, but effective

Jadowns - sounds a lot like a peanut butter smoothie I make and love! Never tried adding blueberries though - interesting! Thanks for suggesting. And I'm with you on the spinach - 'cause hey, why not? I also add chia and/or milled flax seed to every smoothie.