Green Smoothie made with the Vitamix 5200

This is my daily drink for the last 7 months. I have not even gotten the sniffles since I started doing the green smoothie gig.

[@Essanaye]

Excellent recipe. My two year old guzzled a huge glass up in no time. We all loved it.

[@thedowg1]

Russel, it's Chris (Buddy #3 I think).I've been doing smoothies every day for about 15 years. Started out 100% fruit, now I do 50-50 fruit and veggie. Here's a typical smoothie for me (also done in Vitamix): 3 carrots, 1 apple, 1 pear, 1 beet, 1 bag of greens (spinach or salad), 4 bananas, and about a cup of pineapple. The whole thing tastes like pineapple.. I've found about a cup or so of pineapple will make an entire container full of greens taste like pineapple..

[@lawandabrokenborough7440]

This is one of the best investments ever!

[@gingermavy]

this video is four years old, but still one of the best out there on green smoothies. I follow your recipe fairly closely.

[@russmaleartist]

It is good if you are using a lot of spinach, to use lemon juice to prevent the oxalates from binding with minerals and form kidney stones. There is an individual susceptibility with oxalates, but it is good to be aware and careful. Changing out different greens can also help as kelp is low in oxalates. If you are new to green smoothies, the fiber prevents the fructose from spiking the blood sugar; however, if your system is not used to a lot of fiber, as the video states, you can bloat and have intestinal discomfort. One way to get past the that is to increase your probiotics, and if necessary, also add an enzymes complex until your system becomes balanced. The bacteria in your system will feed most readily on the fiber, and their aggressiveness will also increase waste and overtax your system. One serving a day for a while is not a bad idea and gradually increase to a couple of servings as your bodies individually need.

[@Jaxxie1981]

There really is no comparison. I had a Ninja for over a year and just got a VitaMix. There is nothing you can't throw at this machine. I make smoothies with frozen strawberries and the only specks are tiny shards of strawberry seeds, but you cannot feel them.Spinach? Liquefied in the VitaMix. I can even peel a whole orange and throw it in there whole, seeds, pith and all, not a trace of pulp. You'll love the VitaMix!

[@strgazr84]

I saw a Vitamix demonstration the other day and they just threw everything in at once. That might save you a lot of time doing everything individually. Great video!

[@dustinsorge]

The Vitamix 5200 is a beast! I've been doing: 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup acai juice or pomegranate juice 1 bananna 1/2 cucumber 2 stalks celery 3 handfuls of kale 1/2 cup blueberries 1 scoop Ultimate Meal (can get on Amazon or Vitamin Shoppe) It's fun to play around with different combinations and figure out what you like.

[@adamwilliams3728]

I love that you fed some to your doberman.

[@Carterofmars]

This is one of the better blender videos on you tube. Why exactly, I can't really tell. Just a good to the point, real presentation. Informative.

[@alesly61]

I love it that you share your drink with your puppy. Right on!

[@pilgrim1080]

Started doing this everyday, but I'm allergic to berries/apples and add a couple other things: Kale, spinach, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, banana, grapes, pineapple, protein powder, ice, frozen melon. Still tastes great!

[@debbi408]

Great video! Beautiful dog!

[@40duffy]

i have ordered a vitamix a few days ago cant wait till it comes got all my fruit and veg in so wont be long till iam drinking all the lovely smoothies that i will make

[@mongomondomongo]

I usually add half a green apple, a handful of raspberries, and a few strawberries to a big pile of greens. I don't do well with bananas or carrots so I avoid those. Works fine for me and all I taste is the fruit.

[@stamp2k8]

Great video! The dog at the end was a nice touch............well done!!

[@richardkelley2474]

Just got my Vitamix 5200 for Christmas. The first thing I tried was this smoothie and it was AWESOME!! Since then, I have experimented with a cup of cherries and a cup of plain, fat-free, greek yogurt. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!!

[@lscott7389]

Hi I'm a medical professional and I've never seen a patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes from drinking whole fruit, unrefined fruit smoothies. I think the general public should be very careful with the quality of the literature they read. There are no randomized double blind placebo controlled or even retrospective trials that support any of Tim Cats claims. Use common sense- a diet rich in whole fruit, low in unrefined sugars and fats is a wholistic diet. I'd rather eat 4 cups of whole fruit than the typical American diet consisting of 5-6 cups of processed foods. Always look at the quality of the news you read and look around you! You don't see type 2 diabetics that consume a whole food diet.

[@samgab]

When people scare-monger about the dangers of having too much fruit because of the sugar, often they are ill-informed, and are getting two important facts wrong. 1: They are confusing juicing with blending. Blending means you are eating the whole fruit or veg, including the fibre etc. The blender starts what your digestive system is going to do anyway. 2: They are confusing refined sugars with the fructose and sucrose included in whole fruits, which the human body can digest and process without making the blood sugar levels go too high. In fact, eating a lot of fruit regularly (this includes blended fruit) has been shown in peer reviewed studies to significantly DECREASE/REDUCE the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 12% - journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002279

[@Bushcraft242]

Specialist sports nutrition personal trainer 25 years plant based nutrition

[@cramsa]

I never tried a green smoothie, but ever since I started eating more fruits and vegs with some green tea (I make my own fruit punch etc) I feel MUCH more energetic, at lest as much as if I had a monster energy drink MINUS the chemicals.

[@SoCalDude805]

I'm doing a simple recipe right now. Kale, celery, cucumber, apple, ice and 8-12oz filtered water. Trying to avoid as much sugar possible. If you're extreme, add raw ginger and garlic in there! I have more energy and feel way better drinking these smoothies everyday!

[@faith2xxx]

Thanks for sharing, and your dog is gorgeous!

[@lindarhalloran-harris7518]

God Bless Doberman Pinchers they sure do love their fruits & veggies! Thanks for the great demo

[@knightab1]

I ove that you feed it to your dog as well. Thanks for the video.

[@ArtOfHealth]

Yes it can handle it. This is a very rugged machine. I have had mine since 2001! I jam it full. I make 68 ounces of smoothie at a time. I am 57 and have a lot of energy. Find your style and have fun with it!

[@AngelaMSW2014]

Looks great. Dinosaur kale is the most bitter type so prefer flowering or purple kale. However, apple seeds have a natural occurring arsenic so if it is occasional and you have a healthy liver no big deal but otherwise it is worth the few seconds to cut them out.

[@tkdshine]

Nice recipe! Glad to see that blender really can handle just about anything. (:

[@sunshine2049]

In my green smoothie I put organic greens : dandelion, kale, spinach, ginger, flaxseed oil, lemon and apple. I haven't lost an ounce of weight, but just knowing that I am consuming a liter of juice is so assuring.

[@remysquarepants]

Why don't you just put everything in all at once? I always add all that stuff all at once and it works perfect.

[@LaurMitMom]

Thanks for the frozen banana tip! I am diabetic, so I would have to scale back on some of the fruit and maybe add some kale instead, but it looks yummy! Maybe I'll get a VitaMix for Xmas!

[@moseshidalgo]

Your doing a job, keep it up.

[@TheBhannah]

thats one smart dog

[@bigdroz1982]

if there were no dinosaurs what did my ancestors use for transportation? you silly goose

[@mzafia]

this was great..u gave really good tips...the only thing is that u take too much time w/ it...u can cram every thing in at once and it will do the trick...thx

[@rayong1]

Hey you shouldn't give spinach to dogs. Here's what I do. Cook some carrots, brocoli, cauliflower, tomatoes and cabbage and put it into vitamix along with some kibble (for meat flavor and to thicken it). I also add chicken bones and stock and run it for 2 minutes till the bones are completely liquefied. After that its good enough for people even. I toss in some multivitamin and omega 3 capsules for good measure. Mix this soup smoothie with kibble for their dinner and watch them go for it.

[@thompsonbasketball14]

This is really good I haven't been sick for 3 months and I get sick really fast

[@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH]

Beautiful dog. Thanks for the video.

[@autismmom04]

I just odered my 5200 vitamx! Can't wait to use it!

[@podsmpsg1]

That looks good.

[@dhargraves]

Have you ever tried just throwing everything in at the same time? It seems like if it will fit the Vitamix should handle it, no?

[@glw5166]

Great video and love your t-shirt!

[@daniellem1838]

A word of caution - Grapes are toxic and fatal to dogs - it doesn't take much either. Apple seeds and stems can also cause dogs problems. Also, generally, apples and some acid fruits can cause stomach upset for dogs. Obviously, the dogs size and how much they eat is part of that equation.Happy blending!

[@stamp2k8]

Danielle Mörlund Those were blueberries, not grapes...........

[@cdhanks]

From what I understand you would have to consume a bunch, like a cup of seeds to be harmful. Some say a few seeds are actually good for you.

[@astt100]

finally a detailed demo of the vitamix. Thanks man!

[@macjake72]

I too have a Doberman and want a Vitamix!

[@raiderchk1961]

thank you so much this is the best green video i've seen

[@bigdroz1982]

I keep seeing the arguments for vitamix vs blendtec and I actually was about to purchase a Blendtec blender because I had been hit over the head with the "you can't make a good green drink without a nuclear powered blender" argument so much that I actually believed it..... and then I decided to give my 20 something year old (family had it since elementary school) Osterizer blender that was like $15 back then a try and my drink came out crazy smooth so please don't be pressured into wasting $450

[@3blenders]

that is a good question. I think he does it to keep his smoothie content cool because the banana is frozen. He should answer that question. Maybe there is some secrete to it. Other than that, any of these power blenders can emulsify all that stuff at once in one blend.

[@Itsonthetablebaby]

You can actually put all ingredients in the vitamix at one time, It will save time.

[@Catwoman501]

You could have put all the ingredients in the vitamix at one time with no problem. Nice video.

[@thedowg1]

Oh ya, after putting all the fruits/veggies in there, I fill the container 2/3 to 3/4 full with water or unsweetened soymilk..

[@4godofwar22]

Same drink I make but I add acai berry juice,almond milk

[@outnow-hq1zx]

prisilla, drink is smooth....check out if QVC has the blender...or go to bed bath and beyond and use the 20% off coupon. I know the ninja doesn't work....bought a few friends a ninja after I bought a vitamix for myself....they were disappointed by the clumpy smoothies. I highly recommend the vitamix.

[@Petr75661]

Well, at least his comment was an educated one. As dr. google teaches us, apple seeds contain about 700 milligrams of cyanide per kilo (in the form of cyanogenic glycosides), so about 100 grams of apple seeds in one stand should be enough to dispatch a 70-kg adult human. Normally, seeds would pass through the digestive tract harmlessly thanks to their hard cover, but mother nature kinda didn't account for the blenders.

[@prospertech1860]

I'll just start by saying i've had the Vitamix for 5 years until i gave it away. Its a good product for making hot soups. Yes....hot. I blends at high temps for hot soups, which is why its so damn costly. not because you have to use a damn stick to press down spinach just to make a simple smoothie. I'm just getting the Ninja...the only thing im pressing down is a button!!!

[@3blenders]

I like spinach too, although I am no Popey. My fav smoothie is spinach, orange, banana... along that line. thanks for your video. I hope you are still using your blender today.

[@2000kansasman]

Watch the video again. He had a piece of spinach fall into the cup. That's what he threw in.

[@Windwalker1953]

Also, arsenic..is in apple seeds. Even though it is small amounts..(traces)..I really don't want to put poisons in my body. Great smoothie otherwise though

[@lalocura19]

you can add,some frosted coli flower broccoli carrots,(orange and yellow) scoop of chocolate protein(muscle milk) it will be like eating chocolate ice cream it is great!! thanks for ur vid!!!

[@PorAmorAVos]

Something I CANNOT do because I hate not drinking a smooth drink without clumps n stuff. So I was thinking about getting myself a Vitamix but since that thing is super expensive I wanted to ask you if after blending all those veggies n fruits are there clumps left over that didn't blend well or does you're drink come out smooth? Although it looks pretty smooth in the video I wanna be 100% sure because that thing is expensive! And I have a Ninja and that thing does NOT work! :[

[@russmaleartist]

The Vitamix is very consistent inconsistency and if you follow the directions and watch the videos that explain: put the liquids first, soft vegetables and fruits second, then frozen vegetables or fruits last (including any ice if you do not use frozen fruits and vegetables) last. This allows the blades to use the liquid to easily break down and emulsify everything into a very consistent texture and consistency. I have had mine for about seven months, and I wouldn't be without it. Great way to get closer to the recommended amount of greens, which very few get per day. Your body will thank you. One other thing about the Vitamix . . . the Vitamix family company is very concerned about customer satisfaction and provide a wonderful guarantee from stem to stern.

[@MrPappaWheelie]

Very nice!!! I've been making a similar one but I get a little crazy with trying to get as many different greens in as possible. Love the fact that you give some to your pup I do the same! Just be careful you don't give him too much sugar cancer loves it. I had just lost my Bullmastiff to mast cell tumors and was giving him as much of the bright colored vegetables as possible he loved it but did give him a little more gas. Do you have any good smoothies for before you go riding?

[@oopalonga]

agreed--the only time i ever get food poisoning is from spinach = P

[@parkercushingable]

Only suggestion is to go ahead and splurge on organic spinach. Its very porous and absorbs lots of pesticides.

[@jukes243]

Wish Sam's Club sold "ORGANIC" fruit in those large! bags.

[@cdhanks]

Why does he blend everything separately? Most demo show throwing everything in at one time?

[@Adeline9418]

Have you made soup in the Vitamix? I'm about to make broccoli cheese soup 😋!!!

[@jessicat2304]

My bf needs to buy me this

[@ReefBrosCanada]

you should try adding a tablespoon of organic peanut butter... adds protein and tastes great too

[@Latinagirllv]

I will try this iv'e been trying to eat less meat, processed foods I feel great and less hungry, thanks for sharing your vid.

[@bigdroz1982]

my osterizer, as I said, is well over 20 years and going strong and cost like $15-20 or something like that new so.

[@PaperMario64]

Thank you!

[@solangespringer4698]

I am going to order a Vitamix! Thanks!

[@JoeVonAxeman]

Great stuff!

[@cak5005]

Thanks, great post

[@danahueston]

thanks I enjoyed the video, won't be buying a Vitamix anytime soon but I did order some kind of bullet off HSN. should be coming any day hope it works.

[@DelbertStinkfester]

I put fake sugar in mine to sweeten it up. I love my smoothies.

[@youwillneverknow6261]

Looks like it taste yummy, but ouch on all the sugar in it. Good thing you are not a diabetic, unfortunately I am. I may try this with 1 green apple, 1 banana, couple carrots and celery stalks in place of all the fruit to keep the sugar content down and add some ice and less water to thicken it.

[@millasolaja7408]

good job!

[@KnownTK]

Great video, thank you!

[@Windwalker1953]

I've heard many, many times that the seeds of the apple have traces of cyanide. I discard them in my smoothies.

[@921shell]

but the vitamix will last you 20 years. i had one that was 15 year old - in burned up in a total house fire but still worked great. i bought a new vitamix right away.

[@dap7298]

When you said you give your blueberries to your doberman I turned around and patted mine on the head. I might get a blendtec though :(. PS try cranberry juice instead of water. Yum!

[@IntoBlackHouse]

Does the vitamix pulverize thicker leafy greens, like kale, to the point where there it is smooth and creamy with no bits or leafy bits?

[@hotrod4x5]

I love my vitamix too. I make about the same amount every day, but I just put it ALL in at once, and blend it, the entire process is less than 2 mins. Not sure why you put everything in a little at a time. The machine can handle it.

[@2000kansasman]

Great vid dieselworld. Do you know that apple seeds contain cyanogenic acids? In very small amounts it is ok. But if you drink green smoothies everyday like I do, ditch the apple seeds. Your body will appreciate you. Along with cherry pits, they can be deadly in mass volumes. Keep making vids. : )

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

All that arsenic is in those apple seeds too

[@DieselWorld]

Yea I died back in 2011. LOL People need to do some research and chill on the arsenic issues. Taking pure arsenic yes will kill you, apple seeds WONT!

[@katpooh7]

you don't take the seeds out of the apple? not poison or anything?

[@moseshidalgo]

If its go enough for me it's good enough for the dog...

[@lavenderbudtree]

Hey there...do you only use spinach as yoyr greens daily? Not sure that's a good thing as you are supposed to alternate with a different vegetable daily...example one day kale, next spinach, next lettuce then you can go back to spinach. Thats way too much potassium in your blood. I think all in moderation of course. :)

[@muCephei_]

Really curious.Why do you blend your veggies and fruits one at a time...

[@sanskritmantra3652]

great video. i ordered my vitamix a couple days ago have been using a nutribullet and its great but have to keep making them to get a meal in wth the vitamix i can make one and not be freaking out if its too much. have you tried rubharb in that?? it adds a tart flavor and it is amazing tonic for the liver namaste r

[@TROMproduction]

My mom still makes green smoothie

[@johnpark7846]

i read that you shouldn't store blended juices for longer than 30 mintues - the reasoning behind this is when you blend the veggies, it breaks them down and the nutrients are "exposed" in a sense, and must be consumed and absorbed rather quickly....i'm not sure if this is true, but it seems logical to me. Any thoughts?

[@TonyMontana-rv2yq]

I think you mean 30 seconds and it is correct, because of the heating die many important ingredients such as vitamins. This means that with such a strong high-performance blender like the Vitamix, you'd better not more than 30 seconds to mix. It is absolutely true.

[@antioxidantfruits]

Would you be up for putting your ingredient list in the description? I would like to have it on hand. Are you still doing this? What do you do if you're out of town?

[@PorAmorAVos]

Dieselworld, ive got a question for ya! Because I have a juicer ive started juicing just about anything because im not big on veggies. I thought I was getting enough nutrients, vitamins, fiber and all that good stuff. But according to a dietitian I was actually leaving a lot of the vitamins out and fiber because the juicer extracts the juice from the veggies and fruits but leaves out the skin and pulp. Which contains vitamins and fiber. She recommended mixing the pulp after juicing. :/

[@jdashlovela]

I made this smoothie the minty green smoothie in the vitamix book and I didn't use a tamper and mine had chunks of spinach in it. Is it because I didn't use the tamper?

[@WhiteWingedDoveBand]

Do the frozen fruits have sugar in them, or not? Thanks so much for the great video ... my VitaMix will be here next week :)

[@JaySuperPee]

Nice video.You should use organic ingredients though.

[@okiluv999]

I thought that taken care of the dog was a nice touch. Many spoke of too much sugar, however, if that is your only source and not the refined stuff you should be fine. Nice post.

[@DieselWorld]

Yea people start repeating stuff they read on the internet and its gotten really bad the last few years. What the last guy that wants to argue "claims" I will get diabetes does not understand, I dont eat ANY refined carbs or sugar, so a few cups of fruit will do NOTHING to me.

[@katpooh7]

so, you don't wash it? is that OK? not worried about E-coli or anything?

[@Civille7]

Try switching up your greens. Spinach has a ton of oxalic acid