Vita-Mix: Recipes: Beverage

BASIC SMOOTHIE RECIPES

"Create Your Own" Smoothie
	yogurt (plain or flavored) fruit juice; orange or pineapple-orange ice cubes sugar (optional or to taste) vanilla (optional)	4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 3-6 1-2 tablespoons 1/2 teaspoon
	ANYTHING List - Choose 2 or 3
	strawberries peach or nectarine banana, peeled pineapple blueberries apricots	3 1/2 1/2 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 2
	Yield: one large or two to three small servings
	Combine ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender. Fruit is best if frozen, but fresh or canned is fine too. Freeze ripe bananas for use... sprinkle with lemon juice or lemonade as a preservative. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.

"Mix 'N Match" Smoothie

	FRUITS (select two or three)
	peeled orange banana strawberries (fresh or frozen) blueberries (fresh or frozen) blackberries (fresh or frozen) raspberries (fresh or frozen) cubed cantaloupe kiwi fruit pineapple sliced mango cubed papaya peach nectarine	1 1/2 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 6 oz. / 180 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 1
	JUICE
	orange grapefruit pineapple cranberry guava prune tomato carrot kiwi-strawberry	4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml
	FROZEN TREATS
	Fruit sorbet (strawberry, peach, mango, lime ...) Fat-free frozen yogurt	4 oz. / 120 ml or more to taste 4 oz. / 120 ml or more to taste
	PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS (optional; select one):
	nonfat, plain yogurt soy milk milk	6 oz. / 180 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml
	FLAVORINGS, FIBER, EXTRAS (optional; select up to two):
	cocoa powder ground flaxseed ground nuts, such as almonds or walnuts wheat or oat bran grated rind from an orange, lemon or lime vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg fresh ginger, peeled	1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoon 1 to 2 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon Dash 1 inch piece

	Throw your chosen ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender along with 4 oz. / 120 ml of ice, and have a blast! Put frozen ingredients in first. Next add liquid ingredients. If fiber is included in the smoothie add more liquid, as these will thicken your drink. Fasten lid and blend until smooth.

BEVERAGES NON-ALCOHOLIC

All Fruit Smoothie
	orange juice pineapple chunks strawberries banana seedless grapes ice cubes	3 oz. / 90 ml 14 oz. / 410 ml 10-14 1 10-12 8 oz. / 240 ml
	Yield: two 12 oz. / 350 ml servings
	Place ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender in order shown. Blend until smooth. Pour into cup and garnish with a strawberry. Note: You can also add melon or whatever else you like.
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Amazing Apple Smoothie
	apple sauce apple cider orange juice vermont maple syrup nutmeg cinnamon	16 oz. / 470 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon
	Yield: two 8 oz. / 240 ml servings
	Combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
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Apple - Carrot Quencher
	carrot juice apple juice non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt, frozen banana	16 oz. / 470 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 6 oz. 1

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Apples & Cream Smoothie
	vanilla low-fat ice cream unsweetened applesauce ground cinnamon or apple pie spice fat free skim or 1% lowfat milk Ground cinnamon (optional)	16 oz. / 470 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1/4 teaspoon 8 oz. / 240 ml
	Yield: 4 (8 oz. / 240 ml) servings
	In a Vita-Mix blender container combine low-fat ice cream, applesauce, and the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice. Cover and blend until smooth. Add fat free skim or 1% lowfat milk. Cover and blend until just mixed. Pour into glasses. If desired, sprinkle each serving with additional cinnamon. Serve immediately.
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Apple Peach Kick
	fresh peach non-fat milk frozen apple juice concentrate	1 3 oz. / 90 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml

	Peel 1 fresh peach. Cut it into thin slices. Put into a plastic bag with a zipper bag, laying flat. Put the plastic bag into the freezer for 1-2 hours. Take out 1/4 of the peaches and break them into pieces. Mix in a Vita-Mix blender with 3 oz. / 90 ml of milk and 2 oz. / 60 ml of frozen apple juice concentrate. Cover and blend until smooth. pour into a glass, and add more peach slices for peachy ice cubes!
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Apple Pie Smoothie
	frozen banana peeled apple apple juice cinnamon nutmeg	1 1/2 8 oz. / 240 ml 1/2 teaspoon pinch

	Blend. Great substitute for applesauce! Control the consistency by adding more or less chopped apple.
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Apricot - Apple Smoothie
	golden delicious, peeled & cored apple juice fresh apricots, pitted (skin optional) banana, peeled yogurt, plain ice cubes honey	1 8 oz. / 240 ml 4 1 6 oz. / 180 ml 10 - 12 1 tablespoon

	Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and purée until smooth.
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Arctic Forest Smoothie
	peach, frozen blueberries, frozen light (reduced sugar) fat-free vanilla yogurt, frozen 1% milk crushed pecan salt vanilla extract	1 10 8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1/2 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon pinch 1/4 teaspoon

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Avocado Avalanche
	large avocado condensed milk ice	1 2 teaspoon 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Scoop out avocado into a Vita-Mix blender. Add 2 teaspoon condensed milk or a little more, depending on how sweet you like it. Then add the ice and blend all of it together until it's a semi-creamy texture. (Look into adding small amounts of refined ginseng, St. John's wort, echinacea, etc. and call them health smoothies.)
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Avocado Banana Berry Smoothie
	ripe avocado frozen banana frozen or fresh strawberries non-fat soy or other nut milk cardamom allspice	half 1 to 1 1/2 4 to 5 splash pinch pinch

	Throw all ingredients (and whatever else strikes your fancy... nuts, fruits, spices, etc.) into a Vita-Mix blender and blend until desired texture is reached. I prefer it smooth, but some like a chewable drink. Very, very delicious!
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Bananalada Blast
	ripe banana cream of coconut apple juice fresh lime juice bee pollen nutritional yeast protein powder ice cubes	4 oz. / 120 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 0.5 oz. / 15 ml 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 6 oz. / 180 ml
	Yield: 16 oz. / 480 ml
	Place ingredients into a Vita-Mix container in the order listed. Secure lid and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Banana - Blueberry Smoothie
	bananas blueberries plain yogurt	2 4 oz. / 120 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Peel bananas, slice and place on a cookie sheet. Put in freezer and freeze until solid. Remove from freezer and place in a Vita-Mix blender. Slice berries and add to blender. Pour in yogurt. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass and serve.
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Banana - Oatmeal Smoothie
	milk instant oatmeal, regular flavor whole banana, cut in chunks orange juice	8 oz. / 240 ml 1 Packet 1 8 oz. / 240 ml
	Yield: Two 8 oz. / 240 ml servings.
	Combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender. Cover and blend on high speed for 1 minute.
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Banana Orange Twist
	orange juice concentrate vanilla milk water banana, sliced ice cubes	3 oz. / 90 ml 1/4 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1/2 small 5

	Combine everything except ice and blend for 15 seconds. Add ice and blend for 2 minutes. Enjoy!
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Banana Pearberry Smoothie
	banana pear nectar (Goya brand is very good) seedless raspberry jam (use Polaner All-Fruit if possible) ice	1 medium 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 tablespoon 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend on high speed until all of the ice has dissolved and the consistency is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Banana Split Smoothie
	nonfat milk frozen banana slices pineapple chunks strawberries sweetened cocoa powder (to taste)	8 oz. / 240 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 5 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons

	Pour milk into the Vita-Mix blender first. Add cocoa and then fruit. Put cover on and blend until smooth.
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Basic Fruit Smoothie
	strawberries, hulled banana, broken into chunks peaches orange OR peach OR mango OR apple juice ice	32 oz. / 950 ml 1 2 8 oz. / 240 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml

	In a Vita-Mix blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches. Blend until fruit is puréed. Blend in the juice. Add ice and blend to desired consistency. Pour into glasses and serve.
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Berry Almond Blast
	frozen whole berries (use blackberries, strawberries or raspberries) nonfat soy milk almond extract silken tofu granulated sugar	4 oz. / 120 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 3/4 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml 2 tablespoon
	Yield: 2 smoothies
	Combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth
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Berry Banana Smoothie
	banana, peeled, sliced and frozen frozen or fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries low- or non-fat vanilla frozen yogurt regular or diet ginger ale, chilled	1 large 6 oz. / 180 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 12-oz

	Place all the ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender. Cover and blend at highest speed until smooth. Note: If you use fresh berries, try to use a frozen banana, and if you use a fresh banana, go for frozen berries. Otherwise your drink will be too thin. Both fruits being frozen will give you a satisfyingly thick drink.
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Berry Bliss Smoothie
	raspberry sherbet strawberries blueberries blackberries orange or other juice	2 scoops 4 15 5 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Put all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender, juice last, then blend until smooth. To add thickness try adding more sherbet or ice to the smoothie. Pour into a tall glass to serve.
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Berry Blue Smoothie
	fresh or slightly thawed frozen blueberries low fat vanilla yogurt milk pineapple juice honey ice cubes	16 oz. / 470 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml 3 tablespoons 12 to 16
	Yield: 4 servings
	Place all ingredients, except the ice cubes, into container of Vita-Mix blender and blend on high until smooth. With blender running, add 2 to 3 ice cubes at a time through the center opening in the lid until all ice cubes have been added. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Black & Blue Bomber
	blueberries blackberries banana apple juice raspberry sorbet	2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 1 4 oz. / 120 ml 3 oz. / 90 ml

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Blackberry Smoothie
	apple juice plain yogurt frozen blackberries banana	6 oz. / 180 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml 1

	Pour liquid ingredients into the Vita-Mix blender first. Yogurt is a liquid ingredient. All fruit goes into a Vita-Mix blender at one time. Put cover on and blend until smooth.
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Blueberry Smoothie
	frozen blueberries blueberry preserves ice cubes soymilk banana	1/2 bag 2 tablespoon 7 or 8 12 oz. / 350 ml 1

	This is super easy. Just toss everything into a Vita-Mix blender, switch to the highest setting, and let fly until you stop hearing ice cubes crunching and everything is fairly smooth. There are an infinite number of variations on this using different combinations of fruit and jam. You might also consider adding protein powder, ground flax seed, or any other supplement that strikes your fancy. It's best to wait until near the end, and just blend long enough to mix the protein powder of whatever in. You can also substitute apple juice for the soymilk to create a tangier flavor.
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Blueberry - Banana Smoothie
	banana, preferably frozen blueberries, frozen or fresh milk reduced fat or skim milk (or soy milk)	1 1 handful 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Combine the yogurt, milk, syrup, and cinnamon in a Vita-Mix blender. Add the blueberries and blend until smooth.
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Blueberry-Citrus Smoothie
	frozen blueberries, thawed orange juice fresh lemon juice 180 ml ice cubes	5 oz. / 150 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1 tablespoon 6 oz. / 180 ml
	Yield: 16 oz. / 480 ml
	Place ingredients into a Vita-Mix container in the order listed. Secure lid and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Blueberry Maple Smoothie
	low-fat blueberry yogurt low-fat milk maple syrup cinnamon fresh blueberries, frozen	8 oz. / 240 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 1 tablespoon 1/2 tablespoon 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Combine the yogurt, milk, syrup, and cinnamon in a Vita-Mix blender. Add the blueberries and blend until smooth.
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Blueberry - Orange Smoothie
	frozen blueberries, unthawed vanilla low fat yogurt orange juice milk vanilla extract	12 oz. / 350 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1 teaspoon

	Whirl all ingredients together in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Cantaloupe Smoothie
	ripe banana ripe cantaloupe nonfat or low-fat yogurt skim-milk powder orange-juice concentrate honey	1 1/4 4 oz. / 120 ml 2 tablespoon 1 1/2 tablespoon 2 teaspoon

	Place unpeeled banana in the freezer overnight or for up to 3 months. Remove banana from the freezer and let it sit for 2 minutes, or until the skin begins to soften. With a paring knife, remove the skin. (Don't worry if a little fiber remains.) Cut the banana into chunks and put in a Vita-Mix blender. Seed the cantaloupe quarter and cut the flesh from the rind. Cut the flesh into chunks and add to the Vita-Mix blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Cappuccino Smoothie
	brewed double strength coffee coffee ice cream ice milk Whipped cream	8 oz. / 290 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 24 oz. / 0.71 12 oz. / 0.35
	Yield: 6-8 servings
	Place coffee, ice cream, ice and milk in a Vita-Mix blender. Mix until smooth. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
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Caramel Apple Smoothie
	granny smith apples, peeled and diced lemon juice, freshly squeezed apple juice nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt caramel sauce ice cubes	20 oz. / 0.60 L 1 tablespoon 6 oz. / 180 ml 10 oz. / 0.30 L 2 oz. / 60 ml 10 oz. / 0.30 L
	Yield: 32 oz. / 950 ml
	Toss together and freeze the apple and lemon, until partially frozen. Pour the apple juice into a Vita-Mix blender, add and blend together with the yogurt, caramel, ice cubes and frozen apples.
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Carob Smoothie
	dates, pitted nut or grain milk frozen banana, cut in chunks carob powder vanilla (optional)	3-4 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 3-4 tablespoon dash

	Place dates in a small bowl with just enough water to cover. Let them soak 20 minutes; then drain. In a Vita-Mix blender, combine the dates, nut milk, banana, carob powder and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Drink immediately.
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Cherry Berry Smoothie
	low-fat cherry yogurt cranberry juice frozen, pitted cherries frozen, unsweetened blueberries	8 oz. / 240 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml
	Yield: 2
	Combine the yogurt and cranberry juice in a Vita-Mix blender. Add the cherries and berries. Blend until smooth.
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Cherry - Cantaloupe Smoothie
	cantaloupe (peeled, seeded, and sliced) apple or apricot juice pitted cherries raspberries or blackberries ice cubes	1/2 4 oz. / 120 ml 2-3 2 oz. / 60 ml 3-4

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
	frozen vanilla yogurt apple juice frozen cherries	8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Pour liquid ingredients into the Vita-Mix blender first. Yogurt is a liquid ingredient. Add cherries. Put cover on and blend until smooth.
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Chocolate - Banana Smoothie
	frozen banana, peeled frozen light fat-free vanilla or cherry yogurt Hershey's Chocolate Syrup non-fat milk	1 6 oz. / 180 ml 2 tablespoon 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Chocolate - Mint Smoothie
	peppermint ice cream milk peppermint extract vanilla extract bittersweet chocolate syrup	4 scoops 12 oz. / 350 ml 2 drops 1 teaspoon 4 tablespoons

	Combine in a Vita-Mix blender container and blend until no white shows. Serve immediately.
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Chocolate - Peanut Butter - Banana Smoothie
	rice milk silken tofu creamy peanut butter bananas, frozen and sliced chocolate syrup ice cubes	4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 3 oz. / 90 ml 2 2 6

	Combine the rice milk, tofu and peanut butter in a Vita-Mix blender. Add the bananas, chocolate syrup and ice cubes. Blend until smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Makes 2 servings.
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Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
	fresh or frozen raspberries nonfat milk well-chilled silken tofu cocoa powder flaxseed powder	8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 3 tablespoon 1 teaspoon

	Blend ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Citrus Cooler
	ruby red or pink grapefruit juice, divided pineapple juice frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted lime-flavored sparkling mineral water, chilled	32 oz. / 950 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Pour 20 oz. / 0.60 L of the grapefruit juice into ice trays, freeze. Combine remaining grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, and orange juice concentrate; stir well. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Stir in mineral water just before serving. Place 3 frozen grapefruit juice cubes in each of 9 glasses; fill each fruit juice mixture. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Citrus Tea Smoothie
	orange segments, chilled grapefruit segments, chilled strong-brewed Earl Grey tea, chilled orange sherbet ice cubes	8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 2

	Combine the orange segments, grapefruit segments, and tea in a Vita-Mix blender. Add the sherbet and ice. Blend until smooth.
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Cocoa Berry Smoothie
	apple juice vanilla yogurt mixed frozen berries sweetened powdered cocoa	6 oz. / 180 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml 2 to 3 tablespoon

	Pour liquid ingredients into the Vita-Mix blender first. Yogurt is a liquid ingredient. Add berries and cocoa. Put cover on and blend until smooth.
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Coconut Ginger Smoothie
	apple juice coconut, grated * banana ginger root; fresh, peeled, grated ice cubes	2 oz. / 60 ml 1 pinch 1/2 1/4 teaspoon 2

	Blend all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth. * Substitute with 1 Tbsp coconut milk (not the canned drink mix type coconut syrup, it is too sweet). If you using fresh coconut meat, through two 1 inch pieces in and blend until smooth (no worries about grit, the high speed of the Vita-Mix will pulverize the coconut).
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Coffee Smoothie
	instant coffee powder milk (nonfat okay) vanilla frozen yogurt frozen bananas	3 to 4 tablespoon 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Pour liquid ingredients into the Vita-Mix blender first. Yogurt is a liquid ingredient. Add bananas. Put cover on and blend until smooth.
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Cranberry Crunch Smoothie
	cranberry juice cocktail lemonade; frozen concentrate apple juice bananas seedless grapes grape-nuts honey; or to taste	20 oz. / 0.60 L 2 tablespoon 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 8 oz. / 240 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml

	Put all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and purée on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour into tall glasses and serve.
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Cucumber Mint Smoothie
	cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped mint leaves & mint sprigs apple juice or still cider lemon sorbet ice cubes	1 3 tablespoons 12 oz. / 350 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml
	Yield: 2 (16 oz. / 470 ml)
	Place the cucumber, mint, apple juice or cider, sorbet and ice in a Vita-Mix blender, and blend until smooth. Garnish with mint, and serve.
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Daiquiri Twist Smoothie
	apple-cranberry juice orange juice frozen blackberries kiwis ice cubes sugar vanilla ice cream	8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1/2 teaspoon 1 scoop

	Place ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and purée until smooth.
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Date Yogurt Smoothie
	chopped dates banana orange juice plain nonfat yogurt ice	4 oz. / 120 ml 1 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Combine dates, banana slices, and orange juice in a Vita-Mix blender and purée until dates are finely chopped. Add yogurt and ice; blend until just combined.
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Double Apple Smoothie
	bananas green apple red apple frozen strawberries apple juice	2 1 1 10-12 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Put all the ingredients in the Vita-Mix blender in the order listed and mix on high until fully blended.
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Double Melon Smoothie
	seeded and chopped watermelon seeded and chopped honeydew melon limes juice vanilla lowfat yogurt ice cubes	12 oz. / 350 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml 2 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth.
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"Everything But The Kitchen Sink" Smoothie
	bananas orange apple fresh pineapple kiwis frozen blueberries frozen strawberries cranberry juice	2 1 1 2 2 4 oz. / 120 ml 10-12 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Put it all in the Vita-Mix blender and blend!
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Fabulous Fruit Smoothies
	sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) plain yogurt banana strawberries, frozen or fresh pineapple packed with juice, chilled lemon juice ice cubes	14 oz. / 410 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 small 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 tablespoons 8 oz. / 240 ml

	In a Vita-Mix blender container, combine yogurt, banana, whole strawberries, pineapple with its juice and lemon juice; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add ice cubes, blending until smooth. Garnish with halved strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
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Fig Banana Smoothie
	California figs bananas plain low-fat yogurt ice cubes honey	8 2 16 oz. / 470 ml 24 oz. / 710 ml 1 Tablespoon

	Place all ingredients together in a Vita-Mix blender (not a food processor) and blend on high until smooth, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with a mint leaf or fresh berry. Serve immediately.
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Flaxseed Smoothie
	banana or fruit of choice yogurt or tofu concentrated fruit juice vanilla soy milk flaxseed oil flaxseed meal cinnamon or mace	1 2 oz. / 60 ml 1 to 2 tablespoon 1/4 teaspoon 3 oz. / 90 ml 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon dash

	Blend all together until creamy smooth.
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Frosty Fruit Smoothie With Wheat Germ
	low-fat vanilla yogurt peaches; fresh, frozen or canned ripe banana wheat germ orange juice ice cubes	8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml

	In a Vita-Mix blender, combine yogurt, peaches, banana, wheat germ, orange juice and ice cubes. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately, poured into tall glasses and garnished with peach or banana slices and sprinkled with 2 teaspoons wheat germ.
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Frozen Cappuccino
	vanilla frozen yogurt cold espresso ice cubes	5 oz. / 150 ml 3 oz. / 90 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml
	Yield: 16 oz.
	Place ingredients into a Vita-Mix container in the order listed. Secure lid and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Frozen Fruit Smoothie
	frozen bananas frozen peaches frozen strawberries milk orange juice honey	4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 tablespoons

	In a Vita-Mix blender, combine all the above until smooth. Pour in tall glasses, pop a straw in and enjoy!
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Fruit Cocktail Smoothie
	fruit cocktail, chilled milk nonfat dry milk powder vanilla ice cubes ground cinnamon	8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 1/2 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml 2 dashes

	In a Vita-Mix blender container combine undrained fruit cocktail and remaining ingredients. Cover; blend till combined. Add ice cubes; cover and blend till smooth. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon (for garnish) if desired. Serve immediately.
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Fruit Salad Smoothie
	ripe peach fresh or frozen strawberries banana, peeled skimmed evaporated milk, chilled frozen orange juice concentrate vanilla ice cubes cinnamon (optional)	1 6 oz. / 180 ml 1/2 16 oz. / 470 ml 4 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 4-6 pinch
	Yield: 4
	Combine everything in a Vita-Mix blender except ice and cinnamon. With blender running, add ice cubes one at a time. Divide Smoothie into 4 chilled glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Fruity Sunflower Smoothie
	frozen strawberries banana pineapple (including juice), or several slices of fresh pineapple low-fat plain yogurt unsalted sunflower seeds orange juice	6 oz. / 180 ml 1 8 oz. / 240 ml 3 tablespoon 2 tablespoon 6 oz. / 180 ml

	Blend for about 30 seconds, then serve.
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Gingered Nectarine Smoothie
	ripe nectarines, cut up plain yogurt milk crystallized ginger	3 4 oz. / 120 ml 3 oz. / 90 ml 2 tablespoon

	Blend ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth and sweeten to taste.
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Gingerroot Smoothie
	apple, cored, peeled, and sliced lemon, peeled and seeded filtered water ice fresh gingerroot, peeled	1 1 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 2" / 5.8 cm piece

	This is a good smoothie for a queasy tummy. Drink it slowly. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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Granola Peach Smoothie
	ripe peach lemon juice honey yogurt granola or buckwheat crunchies	1 medium 2 teaspoon 2 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml 2 tablespoon

	Blend the first four ingredients. Sprinkle granola or buckwheat on top.
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Grape - Cherry Guzzler
	100% grape juice from concord grapes lemon juice frozen dark sweet pitted cherries cinnamon plain nonfat yogurt	16 oz. / 470 ml 2 tablespoon 8 oz. / 240 ml 1/2 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Blend all in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth. Pour over ice cubes.
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Grapefruit Smoothie
	grapefruit, peeled and sectioned vanilla, orange or apricot-flavored lowfat yogurt sugar ice cubes	1 large 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 teaspoon 4

	In a Vita-Mix blender container, place grapefruit sections, yogurt, and sugar. Cover and blend on medium speed. While machine is running, add ice cubes one at a time through hole in cover; cover and blend for 45 to 60 seconds at high speed until frothy. If desired, to remove pulp, pour through strainer to serve. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.
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Guava Smoothie
	frozen banana frozen strawberries peach sorbet guava nectar	1 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 can

	Blend until smooth.
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Hawaiian Silk Smoothie
	soy milk pineapple juice frozen banana maple syrup nonfat dry milk Ice cubes coconut milk	8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoon 1 tablespoon

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Holiday Punch
	orange juice lemon juice grenadine syrup ginger ale strawberries or seasonal fruit(s)	16 oz. / 470 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 64 oz. / 1.9 L 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Mix juices and syrup. Pour over block of ice to chill. Just before serving, add ginger ale and fruit.
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Honey & Green Tea Cooler
	fresh strawberries honey frozen orange juice concentrate brewed green tea, cooled	16 oz. / 470 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml

	In a Vita-Mix blender, combine the strawberries and honey. Blend until smooth. Add the orange juice concentrate and continue to blend. Stir into the cooled tea and mix well. Serve in tall glasses over ice. (Note for adults: this isn't bad with a shot of vodka added, either.)
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Honey Raspberry Smoothie
	frozen raspberries cold skim milk plain low fat yogurt honey banana vanilla ice cubes	8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 tablespoon 1 1/4 teaspoon 6-8
	Yield: three 4 oz. / 120 ml glasses
	Place berries and 4 oz. / 120 ml milk in a Vita-Mix blender. Blend on high for one minute until smooth. Add remaining milk, yogurt, honey, banana and vanilla. Beat for another minute. Add ice cubes. Blend slowly until smooth.
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Honeydew Melon Smoothie
	scooped-out honeydew melon fresh lemon juice vanilla frozen yogurt	16 oz. / 470 ml 1 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml
	Yield: 2
	In a Vita-Mix blender purée the melon with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add the frozen yogurt and blend until it is smooth
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Honeydew Mint Smoothie
	honeydew melon fresh mint fresh lime juice salt ginger ale or lemon and lime soda ice cubes	20 oz. / 0.60 L 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon pinch 3 oz. / 90 ml 6


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Honey and Peach Smoothie
	plain lowfat yogurt ripe peaches, peeled, pitted fresh lemon juice honey vanilla extract	10 oz. / 290 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml 2 tablespoons 2 oz. / 60 ml 1/4 teaspoon

	Divide 8 oz. / 240 ml yogurt among 8 sections of ice cube tray. Freeze until yogurt cubes are solid, at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead; keep frozen.) Purée peaches with lemon juice in Vita-Mix blender. Add remaining 2 oz. / 60 ml yogurt, honey and vanilla. Add frozen yogurt cubes and blend until mixture is smooth and frothy. Pour into chilled tall glasses and serve.
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Instant Breakfast Smoothie
	milk instant breakfast, preferably chocolate peanut butter frozen banana ice cubes	10 oz. / 290 ml 1 packet 1 tablespoon 1 3

	Pour milk into a Vita-Mix blender. Add remaining ingredients. Put the Vita-Mix blender on blend till banana and ice are chopped up then whip it for about 5 seconds. It's fast and delicious.
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Island Escape Smoothie
	vanilla frozen yogurt mango papaya pina colada mix kiwi ice	16 oz. / 470 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 tablespoon 2 oz. / 60 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Place ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and purée until smooth.
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Jello Smoothie
	prepared Jello - any flavor milk sherbet - flavor should match the jello flavor	4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Mix in a Vita-Mix blender. Top with whipped cream and colored sugar. This makes a great and EASY summer beverage!
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Key Lime Smoothies
	Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) plain yogurt banana key lime juice ice cubes	14 oz. / 410 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 1 small 3 oz. / 90 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml

	In a Vita-Mix blender container, combine yogurt, banana, key lime juice, cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add ice cubes, blending until smooth. Garnish with halved strawberries if desired. Garnish with lime slices if desired. Serve immediately.
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Kiwi Cooler
	kiwi fruit pineapple juice ice cubes sparkling water strawberries	9 32 oz. / 950 ml 8 16 oz. / 470 ml 10

	Peel the kiwis and cut into small pieces. Place half in a Vita-Mix blender with half of juice and 4 ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Stir in half of the sparkling water. Repeat with the remaining kiwis, remaining juice, 4 ice cubes, and remaining sparkling water. Pour into tall glasses and garnish each with a strawberry.
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Kiwi Peach Smoothie
	kiwifruit peaches, peeled and frozen* pineapple juice powdered sugar frozen limeade concentrate coconut extract ice cubes	4 4 6 oz. / 180 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 1/4 teaspoon 8 oz. / 240 ml

	Place in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately. * If fresh peaches are unavailable, substitute one 1-lb. bag frozen peaches.
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Lemon Frappe
	frozen lemonade or limeade concentrate, undiluted cold water lemon sherbert ginger ale	6 oz. / 180 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml

	Blend first 3 ingredients in container of a Vita-Mix blender until smooth. Pour into a pitcher; add ginger ale. Serve immediately.
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Lemon / Lime Smoothie
	lemon/lime soda lemons limes lemon or lime sherbet banana ice granulated sugar	10 oz. / 290 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 2 scoops 1/2 8 oz. / 240 ml 6 oz. / 180 ml

	Place ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and purée until smooth.
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Lemon - Watermelon Smoothie
	seeded watermelon, diced lemon sorbet ice cubes fresh lemon juice	12 oz. / 350 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8-10 1 tablespoon
	Yield: 2
	Place all the ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smooth. The tart lemon sorbet is a perfect match with the sweet, juicy watermelon. To make an even thicker smoothie, freeze the watermelon first.
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Lemonade Sweet-Tart Smoothie Just think of a sweet-tart lemon milkshake...only slushy!
	frozen lemonade concentrate milk water sugar or to taste vanilla extract ice cubes	6 oz. / 180 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 1 teaspoon 10 to 12
	Yield: 3 to 4
	Place all ingredients into container of Vita-Mix blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
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Mango Smoothie
	ripe mango, peeled, pitted, chopped milk, skim -- chilled nonfat vanilla yogurt vanilla extract ice cubes salt	1 6 oz. / 180 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 3/4 teaspoon 3 pinch

	Combine all ingredients except mint in a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with mint.
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Mango Tango Smoothie
	frozen mango frozen banana peach sorbet papaya nectar	8 oz. / 240 ml 1 8 oz. / 240 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml

	Blend until smooth. Serves two if you can show restraint.
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Mango - Papaya Smoothie
	mango; peeled, pitted, and chopped coarse papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped coarse plain yogurt fresh lime juice plus honey, or to taste almond extract	1 1 16 oz. / 470 ml 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons 1/4 teaspoon

	In a Vita-Mix blender blend the mango, the papaya, the yogurt, the lime juice, the honey, the almond extract and 8 oz. / 240 ml ice cubes in batches until the mixture is smooth and blend in another 4 oz. / 120 ml ice cubes if desired to thin the smoothie mixture to desired consistency. Divide the mixture among 4 chilled large glasses and garnish each smoothie with a lime slice.
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Mega Smoothie
	mango, peeled, seeded and chopped bananas, peeled strawberries carrots ice cubes honey yogurt -- optional	1 2 8 2 16 oz. / 470 ml 1 tablespoon 8 oz. / 240 ml
	Yield: 2
	In a Vita-Mix blender combine half of each ingredient, including: mango, bananas, strawberries, carrots, ice cubes, honey and yogurt and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Repeat process for remaining ingredients.
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Melon Madness Smoothie
	frozen fat-free peach yogurt skim milk cantaloupe honey dew melon ice cubes strawberries or watermelon	8 oz. / 240 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Put yogurt, milk, and strawberries into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds. Then add in cantaloupe, melon, and ice. Blend once again on high for 1 minute.
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Mexican Smoothie
	tomato juice chopped jalapeño cayenne chopped onion chopped parsley garlic, peeled	8 oz. / 240 ml 1/2 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 2 oz. / 60 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 2 cloves

	Chop and blend all the ingredients together. Serve immediately.
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Minted Mocha Smoothie
	cocoa powder, unsweetened sugar strong brewed coffee, preferably espresso or Cuban coffee mint flavoring low-fat milk	2 tablespoon 2 tablespoon 12 oz. / 350 ml few drop 12 oz. / 350 ml

	Mix the cocoa powder and sugar in a saucepan. Stir in enough coffee to make a paste, then add the rest of the coffee. Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Cool slightly, add peppermint extract, then pour into ice cube trays or a shallow dish or pan. Freeze until almost solid. Place frozen coffee mixture into a Vita-Mix blender. Add milk and blend until smooth. For a decadent touch, top with some reduced calorie whipped topping and sprig of fresh mint, slightly crushed to release the aroma.
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Nectarine Smoothie
	nectarine frozen light fat-free peach yogurt Pineapple-Orange-Guava juice lemonade sugar	1 6 oz. / 180 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 2 teaspoons

	Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!
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Oatmeal Fruit Smoothie
	soy milk rolled oats banana, broken into chunks strawberries vanilla extract sugar	8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1 14 1/2 teaspoon 1-1/2 teaspoons

	In a Vita-Mix blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
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Orange - Pineapple Smoothie
	orange juice pineapple juice banana ginger root -- fresh, peeled ice	4 oz. / 120 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 1/2 1/4 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Blend all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth.
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Orange - Pineapple - Coconut Smoothie
	orange juice pineapple juice coconut milk banana ginger root -- fresh, peeled ice	2 oz. / 60 ml 2 oz. / 60 ml 1 tablespoon 1/2 1/4 teaspoon 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Blend all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender until smooth.
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
	seedless oranges, peeled high protein vanilla shake powder water frozen vanilla yogurt (optional)	2 3 tablespoon 8 oz. / 240 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml

	Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth.
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Orange Slush
	frozen orange juice milk water sugar vanilla extract ice cubes	6 oz. / 180 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 1 teaspoon 9-10

	Blend all in a Vita-Mix blender.
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Organic Smoothie
	organic calcium-fortified orange juice frozen organic strawberries frozen organic blueberries banana flax oil (optional) powdered protein supplement (optional)	16 oz. / 470 ml 8 oz. / 240 ml 3 oz. / 90 ml 1 1.5 oz. / 0.05 L 2.5 scoops
	Yield: 3

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Papaya Smoothie
	papayas, ripe orange juice vanilla frozen yogurt	16 oz. / 470 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml
	Yield: 2
	Peel and seed papayas. Combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth.
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Passionate Peach Smoothie
	peaches in syrup frozen banana Ben and Jerry's Purple Passion Sorbet peach nectar grape juice	1 can 1 8 oz. / 240 ml 12 oz. / 350 ml 16 oz. / 470 ml

	Blend until smooth. It lives up to it's name.
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Peach Smoothie
	frozen peach slices banana, sliced nonfat vanilla yogurt orange juice or apple juice nonfat rice milk, optional sugar (to taste)	8 oz. / 240 ml 1/2 3 tablespoons 2 oz. / 60 ml 4 oz. / 120 ml up to 1 tablespoon

	Throw all ingredients in the Vita-Mix blender and