Sunshine Smoothie
Carrots and lemon are complimented by sweet oranges to make a healthy juice-style smoothie.

Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 4 (500 g) medium orange, peeled, halved
- 6 (400 g) carrots
- 2 (20 g) slices lemon, ¼"
- 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds.
Chef's Notes
Instead of ice cubes try frozen mango to boost the nutrition and flavor. Maybe try a little fresh ginger or turmeric to give this smoothie a refreshing spice.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup (360 ml) water
- 2 (250 g) medium orange, peeled, halved
- 3 (200 g) carrots
- 1 slice (10 g) lemon, ¼"
- 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds.
Chef's Notes
Instead of ice cubes try frozen mango to boost the nutrition and flavor. Maybe try a little fresh ginger or turmeric to give this smoothie a refreshing spice.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup (360 ml) water
- 2 (280 g) medium orange, peeled, halved
- 3 (200 g) carrots
- 1 slice (10 g) lemon, ¼"
- 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds.
Chef's Notes
Instead of ice cubes try frozen mango to boost the nutrition and flavor. Maybe try a little fresh ginger or turmeric to give this smoothie a refreshing spice.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (95 g) ice cubes
- 1 slice lemon, ⅛" thick
- ¾ cup (100 g) carrot
- 1 (150 g) medium orange, peeled, quartered
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30-40 seconds.