Vitamix In Action :: My Favorite Green Monster Smoothie

As many of you already know. I'm in LOVE with my Vitamix machine. I'm utterly endebted to my brother and sister-in-law for turning me on to it.

After many requests - I decided to just shoot a very quick iPhone video of myself making my daily greenie. At first - there weren't this many ingredients. Only about 3 really. But as my palette has adjusted to the taste I've slowly been adding things that I felt would be great in rounding out the smoothie as an all-in-one-cup meal. I'm talking about extra greens in powder form, coconut water for extra antioxidants, flax oil for omega 3's, and whey protein - in addition to the fresh fruits and veggies that account for the bulk of it.

Lately Clark and I have upped our game a bit and have been drinking one of these as a meal replacement DAILY (v. weekly)... and the benefits are just huge. I feel like my body is just "cleaner." Like my blood is clean or something. I know that makes no sense at all. Sounds freaky, really. But I mean it.

Seriously - my skin looks healthier - my digestive system is operating with good "turnover" and I have the peace of mind knowing that I've had loads of veggies each week - and loads more over the course of a month.

So - here goes... my favorite green smoothie.

Filmed, in the middle of REAL LIFE... My apologies.

 

Enjoy! :)

And  - because I forgot the BEST PART of the Vitamix... here's a very brief P.S. on that...

 

And because I love y'all so so much. And I think that everyone should own one of these. It's an investment - but one that is utterly worthwhile....

Here's a code you can use to get free shipping on a machine of your very own. It will save you $25/US or $35/CAN.

Simply visit www.vitamix.com and use this::

 

CODE :: 06-006644

 

In case you are interested - I purchased a refurbished model 5200. It has the same exact 7 year warranty as the brand new ones!!!

 

And also in case you want to make yourself a grocery list - here's a list of the ingredients in the smoothie ::

 

Katie's Green Monster

Kale (3 large leaves)

Apple (cored, skin on)

Blueberries (handful)

Strawberries (6-8)

Frozen Banana

Carrots (peeled)

Red Bell Pepper (1/4 to 1/2)

Cucumber (1/2)

Flax Oil (generous drizzle)

Coconut Water (1/2c. to 1 c.)

Spirulina Algae Powder (1t.)

Wheat Grass Powder (1t.)

Crystallized Ginger Slices (4-6 pieces)

Whey Protein (1 serving scoop)

 

 

Comments

[heidi]

thanks for your yummy post!!! i do love my vitamix too, but i lately i can hear it crying on my counter because it has been feeling neglected...i need a new something to try!! where did you get all your magic powders you put in it?

[Jacalyn]

Do you drink one / day? and did you get most of the powders, etc at railway mkt? Love your blogs (and I was a little distracted in the clean up video by those beautiful babies in the back haha!! ) I have been considering purchasing one. I make smoothies for my kids and often add whey protein, almond milk or soy milk. But looking for more healthy options

[Katie Pegher]

WOO HOO! Link is working! Sorry about that guys!

Heres where I purchased the following ::
Whey Protein - local health market (this is available pretty much anywhere - GNC, Whole Foods, etc.
Crystallized Ginger - local health market
Spirulina Algae Powder - Whole Foods
Wheat Grass Powder - Whole Foods
Flax Oil - Whole Foods... but this is widely available too. Must refrigerate!
Coconut Water - I order the Zico minis by the case via Amazon - but have also purchased large ones at Whole Foods!
:)

[Katie Pegher]

Hey Jacalyn! I cant recommend the Vitamix enough to people. Especially ones with kids. My Macho wont even TOUCH a vegetable - but hell drink smoothies with carrots and other things I sneak in there till the cows come home! Its a saving grace for so many reasons!

I purchased the Spirulina Algae Powder at Whole Foods, but most of the other items Ive purchased locally. The Whey Protein, Crystallized Ginger, Flax Oil and Wheat Grass I get from the lady inside the Amish Market... though Im sure you could find things at Railway too. The coconut water I order online through Amazon and get it auto-shipped so I save like 15% through their subscription program!

If you decide to take the plunge - use the offer code - it will pay your shipping. And you can get a refurbished model (thats what I have) - they were just used in product demos or returned before the 30 day money back guarantee. You will get a NEW canister, tamper, lid and blade if you order a refurbished one.
:)