Detox Smoothie Recipe
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Detox Smoothie Recipe
Description
This detox smoothie combines fresh banana, peeled and diced carrot, fresh pineapple, squeezed orange juice, Greek yogurt with honey, and water to create a smooth and slightly thick beverage. The ingredients provide natural sweetness and a mix of textures from creamy yogurt and fibrous carrots. Blending all ingredients together ensures a consistent, drinkable texture suitable for drinking cold, with optional ice cubes to chill further.
The smoothie is naturally rich in vitamin C from the citrus and pineapple and includes some protein and sweetness from the Greek yogurt and banana. This blend can act as a light meal replacement or a nutritional boost during the day. Its moderately low calorie content makes it suitable for those mindful of calorie intake.
Additional protein powder can be blended in to increase the smoothie’s sustaining power, though this will alter the calorie content. This recipe also serves as an effective way to use leftover or extra fruits and vegetables, allowing substitutions or additions based on what is available.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt honey
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- ½ cup pineapple fresh
- ½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- ½ cup water
- ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients together in a blender.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Pour into a glass. (Serves 1)
Notes
- The smoothie serves one and can be adjusted with ice cubes to chill or vanilla protein powder to increase fullness.
- This drink provides a significant amount of vitamin C, helpful for supporting immune health during cold seasons.
- It is a convenient way to use leftover fruits and vegetables from your fridge by substituting or adding ingredients to your taste.
- Be mindful that adding protein powder alters the overall calorie content of the smoothie.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 10573IU | 211% |
| Vitamin C | 130mg | 144% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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