I got a new Vitamix Blender for Mother's Day this year. My husband didn't mind getting it for me, to replace my Waring Xtreme Blender that was 7 years old. There was one stipulation, that I try to sell my bread making equipment on eBay to try to offset the cost. Well I was more than happy to do that.
I am not new to making Green Smoothies. In fact when I was 100% Low Fat Raw Vegan that was one of my staples, but my Waring just wasn't cutting it as far at the smoothness and texture, so I got away from using it.
Needless to say, when I opened my new Vitamix Blender, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I think I used it 30 times in the first 7 days! That started me off on a Green Smoothie Challenge. It was very enjoyable and lasted well into mid July. As the summer wore on I wasn't digging the idea of chugging down a green smoothie everyday, even with ice in it. Watermelon and cantaloupe became way more appealing after my morning workouts.
Today I decided to follow The Blender Lady, Leann Anderson Savage's lead and do another challenge.
Today's smoothie, while refreshing, wasn't the best. I added a wedge of lime, and it was too big, making it sour and a bit off putting, even when adding a bit more banana to try and sweeten it up. Note to self, small lime wedge, if I choose to use.
Any way, I know its not yet October, but I thought I would get a jump start.
Won't you join me?
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