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Key Lime Kiwi Smoothie

Kiwi, fresh lime and pear create this citrusy-sweet green smoothie
Key Lime Kiwi Smoothie

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , High Fiber , Low Cholesterol , Low Fat , Low Sodium , Vegetarian

Yield:

4 servings (1.2 l)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

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Yield:

4 servings (1.2 l)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

2 servings (600 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

2 servings (600 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 lime peeled
  • 4 (280 g) medium kiwis
  • 2 (400 g) large pear, halved, seeded
  • 6 pitted dates, ¼ cup honey, optional
  • 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 lime peeled
  • 4 (280 g) medium kiwis
  • 2 (400 g) large pear, halved, seeded
  • 6 pitted dates, ¼ cup honey, optional
  • 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ½ lime peeled
  • 2 (140 g) medium kiwis, peeled
  • 1 (200 g) large pear, (halved, seeded
  • 2 pitted dates, or 2 Tablespoon honey, optional
  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ½ lime peeled
  • 2 (140 g) medium kiwis, peeled
  • 1 (200 g) large pear, (halved, seeded
  • 2 pitted dates, or 2 Tablespoon honey, optional
  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lime, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Try adding 1 cup (30g) of kale or spinach to this smoothie through the lid plug opening while blending for an extra nutrient, color and texture boost.