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This weeks video blog is a simple smoothie recipe – our Beet Berry Burst! This recipes uses grapes which are great for lowering cholesterol. Pineapple which is full of bromeline, a natural anti-inflammatory, so it’s really good for arthritis and sore muscles. Berries which are high in antioxidants and i am of course using beetroot, which is great for our blood pressure, it’s a natural anti-inflammatory and is great for detoxification. This smoothie is beautiful in colour, packed with antioxidants and perfect for summer time. Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- large slice pineapple (including core)
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 raw beetroot
- 1 cup mixed berries
- beetroot leaves
- 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 cup ice
Method
- Put all the ingredients into the Vitamix 2L container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and quickly increase the speed to 10, then override to High.
- Use tamper to effectively press the ingredients into the blades if required whilst processing.
- Blend for 60-90 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
- Stop the machine and serve.
Make sure you use a good quality high powered blender to ensure a smooth and creamy blend every time! We can’t go past the Vitamix.
I’ve made this twice so far (just made it again this morning) — it’s very good. I add a packet of stevia just to make it a little sweeter.
I want the Vitamix so badly. I saw them at Costco the other day for $449 I think which is still not in my budget right now. I have the Ninja and uilkne Joy above I really don’t like mine, but it works well enough for now. I burned out the motor on an Oster blender prior to the Ninja.