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Vitamin Smoothie in a Blender
Instructions
I start by preparing the ingredients. Peel the kiwi and cut out the stem (the tough little "base"). Rinse the celery stalks and cut them into pieces. Measure out 400 ml of apple juice. If the kiwis are large, you can also cut them into 2–4 pieces to make things easier for the blender.
Place the 4 kiwis into the blender jug. Choose ripe but not soft ones – firm fruit will be too sour, while overripe fruit gives a "grassy" aftertaste.
Add the chopped celery to the jug. Celery brings a "grassy" freshness and extra fibre.
Pour apple juice over the kiwi and celery. The juice should have no added sugar – freshly squeezed is ideal, but a good quality "direct-pressed" shop-bought one will also do.
Start blending on a low speed, gradually increasing it to maximum. Starting this way prevents the liquid from splashing out of the blender jug.
Blend for 1–3 minutes – this depends on the power of your blender. The vitamin smoothie is ready when its volume has roughly doubled – the mixture fills with air and becomes "fluffy".
The vitamin smoothie in a blender is ready. Enjoy this healthy vitamin-packed drink!Bon appétit!
Tips
- 1
CHOOSE ripe kiwi – they should give slightly when pressed. Firm = sour, overripe = a "grassy" taste.
- 2
DO NOT blend for too long – the kiwi seeds can start to break down and add a slight bitterness. 1–3 minutes is enough.
- 3
The apple juice MUST have no added sugar – otherwise the smoothie becomes too sweet and loses its "vitamin" character. Freshly squeezed is best.
- 4
Drink it RIGHT AWAY after making – after 20–30 minutes the vitamins (especially C) start to oxidise and the colour darkens. The same principle applies to other fresh smoothies.
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FAQ
Can I replace the apple juice with something else? +
Yes, alternatives include: grape juice (sweeter, higher in calories), orange (brighter in flavour, more vitamin C), pineapple (a tropical accent) or pear (gentler in taste). For a more diet-friendly version, replace part of the juice with water (200 ml juice + 200 ml water) or with cold green tea. Apple juice is neutral and sweet, and does not overpower the kiwi. Grapefruit will add bitterness – an acquired taste. Avoid juices with sugar in the ingredients (such as concentrates) – the calorie count will double.
What can I use instead of celery? +
Alternatives: cucumber 100 g (a neutral, refreshing note), courgette 100 g (even more neutral), spinach 30 g (more pronounced "greens", more iron) or basil 5–7 leaves (aromatic, an "Italian" accent). Celery gives a distinctive "grassy" note and extra fibre. If you do not like its flavour, start with half a portion (½ stalk) or replace it with cucumber. Leaf celery (the green leaves) adds aroma without the pronounced taste of the stalk – a good compromise.
How long does the smoothie keep? +
Drink it RIGHT AWAY – a maximum of 30 minutes at room temperature. In the fridge, in a tightly sealed bottle, up to 3 hours. Any longer is not worth it: the vitamins oxidise, the colour darkens and bitterness appears. To take it with you, pour it into a thermal mug or a vacuum shaker (without air, oxidation slows down). Freezing a finished smoothie makes no sense – it is better to freeze the ingredients (kiwi, celery) separately and make it as needed.
Is this smoothie suitable for weight loss? +
Yes, it is an excellent diet drink – just 42 kcal per 100 g, so a 250 ml glass is about 105 kcal. It is ideal as a "second breakfast" or a snack between main meals. To boost the effect: replace the apple juice with water (30 kcal per glass), add 1 tbsp of chia seeds (fibre, satiety), or leave out the celery and add cucumber (even fewer calories). But do not use it to replace full meals – the smoothie does not contain enough protein and fat. A maximum of 1–2 glasses a day.
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