I finally figured out the trick of making smoothies in my Mom's Blender... As a Vita-Mix Gal, I find it hard to use other blenders... Same ingredients, and they still don't come out right...
So this time I tried something different...
Fresh Cider, Apple, Banana, Pineapple, Strawberry - all went in the blender first... I used the "Liquefy" option...for a little bit...
Then added, Avocado, Spinach,& Chard... Turned it back on using Liquefy....
When all that was blended well, I added the ice.... And blended some more...
So essentially the same foods were blended 3 times... There was still a little grit, but no chunks like my prior attempts... And while not as sweet as my Vita-Mix versions, the Cider gave it just the kick it needed.
The final result... Drum Roll Please........
Extra Green, Extra Creamy, Green Smoothie Goodness.......Sadly, I discovered this on of our last days... But next time... I'll know exactly what to do! *smile*