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Flax Seed Smoothie
Looking for an easy way to add more fiber into your day? Try this Flax Seed Smoothie! It tastes like a refreshing tropical drink, and will leave you feeling satisfied for hours.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ large frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 heaping cup fresh baby spinach (1 huge handful)
- ¼ cup orange juice (optional; but so good!)
- ½ inch fresh ginger , peeled (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. There should be no visible specks of leafy greens when you're done!
- If the smoothie is too thick, add another 2 tablespoons of water, and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
- If you have any leftovers, the leftover smoothie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but it will not taste quite as delicious the next day. I prefer freezing any leftovers into mini popsicle molds for a frozen treat later.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for the whole batch. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- For a lower-sugar smoothie, you can replace the orange juice with water or milk, but it won't taste quite as delicious that way. You can also omit the ginger, if you're not a fan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
779mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
2047IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
98mg
(109%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 779mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 2047IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.