Grape Chia Smoothie (scd, paleo, vegan)

In my humble opinion anyone can make a fruit smoothie taste good. If you put nothing but fruit and ice in a blender there is a 99% chance that it is going to turn out decent. That's an actual statistic that you can quote me on. The trickiest and most healthful parts of smoothie making? Adding vegetables and protein and still having it palatable. After some kitchen experiments I arrived at this concoction. I like it, I think you will too:

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1 large frozen banana
1/2 small zucchini
1/2 medium apple
1 cup frozen grapes
1 cup ice

Directions

Put all ingredients in a Vitamix blender in said order.
Blend on high for about a minute, using the tamper to press ingredients into blades if necessary.
Enjoy.

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Carrot Grapefruit Smoothie (scd, paleo)

As the weather gets warmer I always look forward to summertime smoothies. I felt über lazy the other day and actually went to a smoothie shop and customized a somewhat Paleo-friendly version of a smoothie. It cost $8 and I could tell their juices were from concentrate, i.e. a box. Blah. I'll take a homemade version of any meal, anytime. Try this smoothie recipe if you are a fan of grapefruit. It's a little tangy but very refreshing.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 apple
4 mini carrots*
1 large medjool date (pitted)
1 1/2 cups ice

Directions:

Throw all of the ingredients in a high speed blender, like Vitamix (putting the ice in last.)
Blend on high for about two minutes, or until completely smooth and four mounds form on top of the blender.
Enjoy.

*mini carrots are very small adult carrots (not the traditional "baby carrots" found in most grocery stores, 4 would be equivalent to about one large regular carrot)