Pomegranate Beet Smoothie

This smoothie is a great boost to overall health. Packed with vitamins and minerals this smoothie will keep you energized.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (70 g) ice cubes
• ½ small (30 g) beets, washed
• 2 Tablespoons (5 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
• ½ orange, peeled, halved
• ¼ lemon, peeled
• ¼ cup (15 g) fresh spinach
• 1 piece fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
• ½ cup (120 ml) pomegranate juice

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-55 seconds.

Notes

The Vitamix machine will intensify flavor with it blending capabilities; the little bit of ginger will have a huge impact on the freshness of this smoothie.

Nutrition

1 serving (365g)

• Calories: 120

• Total Fat: 0.5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 28g

  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 16g

• Protein: 4g

• Cholesterol: 2.13mg

• Sodium: 90mg