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Montel Williams Smoothie Recipe - Another Version
Montel Williams Smoothie Recipe
If you like smoothies, here's Montel Williams Smoothie Recipe in another version. (Want the original Montel Williams Green Smoothie? Click here).
Now I don't know about you, but anything with mango in it is perfectly fine with me. I can eat mango's everyday of my life and I would never get tired of them. The reason why is because when we were little, my brothers and I would feast on mangoes when our grandmother sent a big box of them up from Florida.
Mango heaven
Talk about heaven! I was in heaven for the time it took for six kids and two adults to devour an entire box of mangoes. De-lish, as Rachel Ray would say! Don't you just love her.
This Montel Williams smoothie recipe was one he actually shared with Rachel on her show - The Rachel Ray Show. It still has the romaine lettuce and bananas, but he adds a few more ingredients, including mango, (yum!)
He also suggests using organic fruits and veggies. I've read this over and over. The food supply has become so contaminated by pesticides, preservatives, and chemical additives. When you have MS or any similar type condition, you should try to limit commercially processed foods in your diet.
If you can, purchase organic produce as often as you can. If you are physically able, this is a good time to grow your own. That way you know exactly what's going into the soil - organic compost, fertilizers, and such - but this is a whole other story.
Back to Montel Williams Smoothie Recipe. On Rachel Ray's site it's called...., drum roll please:
"Montel & Mike's Sweet Green Smoothie"
Here are the health benefits of each ingredient if you'd like to know.
Bananas
- Great source of potassium, aids in digestion and energy.
Orange
- High in vitamin C, boosts immune function and supports skin health.
Mango
- Rich in antioxidants, promotes eye health and supports digestion.
Light Agave Nectar
- Provides natural sweetness without spiking blood sugar levels like refined sugar.
Romaine Lettuce
- Packed with fiber, vitamins A, K, and folate, supports heart and bone health.
Purified Water
- Essential for hydration and metabolism support.
Celtic Sea Salt
- Provides electrolytes and trace minerals that help with muscle function.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 quart
Ingredients:
- Bananas (2 ripe, organic, peeled)
- Orange (1 large, organic, peeled)
- Mango (1 organic, skinned)
- Light Agave Nectar (1 tbsp)
- Romaine Lettuce (2 heads, washed)
- Purified Water
- Celtic Sea Salt (Pinch)
How to Prepare:
1. In a Vitamix, add bananas, orange, mango, and agave nectar.
2. Stuff washed Romaine lettuce into the container until it reaches the MAX FILL line.
3. Fill with purified water up to the MAX FILL line.
4. Add a pinch of Celtic sea salt.
5. Cover and blend for 20 seconds until smooth.
6. Serve immediately. Will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.
Notes & Substitutions:
- If you don’t have a Vitamix, any blender, food processor, or juicer works.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less agave nectar.
- Swap romaine lettuce for spinach or kale for added nutrients.
Nutritional Estimates (Per Serving):
- Calories - 250
- Carbohydrates - 60g
- Fiber - 8g
- Protein - 4g
- Healthy Fats - 1g
- Sugar (natural) - 40g
- This recipe makes one quart per day.
- Note: If you don't have a Vitamix (believe me, it's a fantastic machine if you can get one), prepare your fruits and veggies the way your blender, food processor, or juicer, suggest.
Another Version of Montel's Smoothie Recipe
Health Benefits of Each Ingredient:
Pineapple
- High in vitamin C, aids digestion and reduces inflammation.
Green Apples
- Rich in fiber, aids digestion and blood sugar control.
Coconut Water
- Full of electrolytes, supports hydration and heart health.
Bananas
- Excellent for energy, high in potassium for muscle recovery.
Watermelon
- Hydrating, packed with lycopene, promotes heart health.
Mango
- High in vitamin A and C, great for skin and immunity.
Seedless Green Grapes
- Contains antioxidants, promotes brain health.
Frozen Blueberries
- High in antioxidants, protects against cell damage.
Baby Spinach
- Rich in iron and vitamin K, supports bone health.
Red Swiss Chard
- Loaded with magnesium and antioxidants, supports blood sugar balance.
This version makes a larger batch that is enough for several days.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 9 water bottles
Ingredients:
- Pineapple (1 pint, chopped)
- Coconut Water (3 quarts)
- Green Apples (2, chopped)
- Bananas (2, ripe)
- Watermelon (1 pint, chopped)
- Mango (1, chopped)
- Seedless Green Grapes (1 bag)
- Frozen Blueberries (1 bag)
- Baby Spinach (1 bag)
- Red Swiss Chard (1 bunch)
How to Prepare:
1. Blend all ingredients in a HealthMaster Classic Emulsifier, Vitamix, or a regular blender in small batches.
2. Pour the smoothie into a 2-gallon container.
3. Fill 9 separate aluminum water bottles, leaving enough room for expansion.
4. Drink two bottles on the first day and freeze the rest for later.
Notes & Substitutions:
- Add more coconut water if the texture is too thick.
- Swap spinach or Swiss chard with kale for a different nutrient profile.
- Freeze individual smoothie packs for easy blending later.
Nutritional Estimates (Per Serving):
- Calories - 150
- Carbohydrates - 35g
- Fiber - 5g
- Protein - 3g
- Healthy Fats - 0.5g
- Sugar (natural) - 25g
Healthy for you (and me)
This healthy green smoothie makes me salivate just reading it. We've been juicing and enjoying smoothies since February and the health benefits are growing. Cir and I have both lost weight. We both have more energy and we're stronger.
Cir's muscle tone is improving - he was always strong in his upper body, but now he feels stronger in his legs as well. He tries walking with just a cane almost everyday. He's a little hesitant, probably because he hasn't been using those muscles, but he's getting there.
He's gaining more confidence and his balance is improving. We continue to drink healthy juices - most of them are versions of Montel Williams Smoothie Recipe. And we also make up some of our own, depending on the fruits and vegetables we have on hand.
We are definitely getting more fiber and anti-oxidant rich foods in our diet. This is helping Cir as well as our whole family to feel better. All thanks to Montel Williams Smoothie Recipe, Vitamix, and our older daughter's healthy natural food suggestions (she must be a member of the Healthy Food Police) - we're doing pretty well.
Not into green smoothies, but still like mangos? Try out this Mango Ginger Lime Smoothie. (Link opens a new window).
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