GOING GREEN SMOOTHIE

1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1 cup (160 g) green grapes

1/2 cup (75 g) fresh pineapple chunks, core included

1/2 medium banana, peeled

2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, washed

1/2 cup (120 ml) ice cubes YIELD: 5 cups (1.2 l)

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

2. Select Variable 1.

3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

4. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.