This smoothie not only contains superbly antioxidant-rich berries, but also spinach. Spinach, a dark leafy green, is filled with beneficial nutrients such as antioxidants, folate, iron, and dietary fiber, which can be added and hidden in your basic morning smoothie to count as one of your vegetable servings for the day!
Yields: 1 (16 ounces)
· 2 cups of fresh spinach (2 handfuls)
· ½ medium banana (fresh or frozen)
· 1 cup of fruit (fresh or frozen): 1 cup of mixed berries (berry smoothie) OR 1 cup of peaches, pineapple, and/or mango (tropical smoothie)
· ½ cup of 0% plain greek yogurt
· 1 Tablespoon of ground flax seed
· ½ cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other low calorie milk/liquid substitute)
· Optional Extras: non-nutritive sweetener (stevia), unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, and/or chia seeds
DIRECTIONS:
Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the smoothie reaches the consistency desired. Add ice to make the smoothie thicker. Add water to make the smoothie thinner. Pour smoothie into a cup and enjoy your complete smoothie!
Nutrient Information Per Serving:
Berry Smoothie = Food Weight: 2.5, Calories: 232, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrate: 40 g, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Protein: 16 g, Sodium: 181 mg
Tropical Smoothie = Food Weight: 2.5, Calories: 258, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrate: 44 g, Dietary Fiber: 8 g, Protein: 16 g, Sodium: 181 mg
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