Vitamix Perfect Blend Scale Part 2. Healthy Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

banana

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: frozen banana

Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.

Set the 48-ounce wet container onto the Vitamix scale.

Add 8.63 fluid ounces of unsweetened almond milk to the container.

Add a heaping tablespoon of pure maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie.

Add chia seeds, being cautious with the amount as it increases rapidly on the scale.

Add a heaping tablespoon of cocoa powder directly from the can.

Add about 1/2 cup of fresh spinach to the mixture.

Add 3.17 ounces of sliced banana to the container.

Add 3.17 ounces of frozen blueberries to the mixture.

Add 0.23 ounces of ice, preferably smaller ice cubes for a consistent blend.

Place the container onto the Vitamix and select the smoothie cycle, which is set for 40 seconds.

Once blended, place a glass onto the scale to measure the smoothie as you pour it in.

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