Key Lime Kiwi Smoothie

Kiwi, fresh lime and pear create this citrusy-sweet green smoothie.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

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.

Nutrition

1 serving (302g)

• Calories: 170

• Total Fat: 1g

• Total Carbohydrate: 44g

  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 32g

• Protein: 1g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 10mg