John likes to experiment with our Vitamix. It reminds him of chemistry class. Here is his latest green smoothie creation. We call it Afternoon Boost. Wow!
This is so good, I just have to share it with you.
Afternoon Boost Smoothie
Servings 7 cups
Ingredients
- 4 medium organic carrots
- 1 organic gala apple
- 5 leaves of organic Lacinto kale
- 1/2 organic avacado
- 1 stalk organic celery
- 1 cup organic watermelon
- 2 cloves organic garlic
- 3 cups water
- dash organic cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Set the Vitamix to pre-programmed Smoothie setting and start the machine. It will automatically shut off once the cycle is complete. Yields 7 cups
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leslie says
Yum! I am making this right NOW. Thank you!
Barbara says
Hi Leslie, So glad you like it.
Susan Deborah Schiller says
Yum! If I had all the ingredients, I’d make this RIGHT NOW! Power-packed and delicious is how I’m imagining drinking it. I definitely want to try this recipe – thanks!
Barbara says
Yes, you only need a dash of cayenne pepper 🙂