Try this Easy Quick Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 60.0568000246275 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 6.39419999751771 g
- Fiber 15.4384999861195 g
- Protein 9.32145000290654 g
- Saturated Fat 1.80287500074609 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (893g)
- Sodium 785.990000640399 mg
- Sugar 44.618300038508 g
- Trans Fat 0.535939999928991 g
- Calories 314 calories
Step-by-step
- Place all ingredients in a Vitamix blend until smooth.
- Infuse fruit.
- Whole Life!
Mechanical Shear and Emulsification
High-powered blenders rely on extreme blade speed to break down tough cell walls in fibrous greens like baby spinach. Without sufficient mechanical force, leafy particles remain suspended rather than fully homogenized. Ground flaxseed acts as a natural thickening agent through its soluble mucilage, interacting with liquids to create a uniform viscosity.
Thermal Energy Control
Frozen components serve a dual purpose of chilling the mixture and replacing ice cubes that would otherwise dilute dissolved sugars. Because frozen bananas and mixed fruit absorb thermal energy during processing, the friction generated by the motor does not overheat the liquid. Keep processing times under 60 seconds to prevent undesirable foam accumulation.
Electrolyte and Sugar Balance
Coconut water provides a neutral base rich in potassium ions, which moderates the concentrated fructose released from thawed fruit. Pairing agave nectar with natural fruit acids balances the overall pH profile. If coconut water is unavailable, filtered water combined with a pinch of sea salt functions adequately to maintain electrolyte balance.
