Tropical Green Tea Smoothie

• 1 1/2 cups iced tea prepared, mint, black or green
• 2 cups kale
• 1 cup baby spinach organic
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cucumber 6-inch, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 green apple cored, and cut into quarters
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 cups pineapple chunks frozen, for Vitamin C
• 12 basil leaves medium, for kidney health
• 1 lime juiced
• 1 cup ice about 4-6 cubes as needed for desired thickness

1. Start by pouring the cold tea into the KitchenAid(R) Diamond Blender.
2. Add in kale, spinach and coconut (if using).
3. Cover KitchenAid(R) Diamond Blender and press power button once (the power indicator will illuminate). Puree for 10 seconds.
4. Next place cucumber, apple, frozen banana and frozen pineapple into the KitchenAid(R) Diamond Blender. Pour in lime juice then top with ice.
5. Cover and blend on liquefy setting for 45 seconds - one minute.

black, kale, baby spinach organic, coconut, cucumber, green apple, banana, pineapple, basil, lime juiced

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Tropical-Green-Tea-Smoothie-2099158 (may not work)