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Green Smoothie
Our favorite easy Green Smoothie recipe is delicious and refreshing made with veggies and fruit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped kale , packed, large ribs removed
- 4 ounces sliced apple (about 1/2 of a medium apple)
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ of a frozen banana
- ½ cup water
- 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon flax seed oil
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- ¾ teaspoon refrigerated pureed ginger , or fresh minced ginger
- 4-6 Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-power blender and blend until smooth.
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Notes
- Old Green Smoothie Recipe: I've been making this posted version of a green smoothie for last two years and absolutely love it. The old version I shared years ago on this post is below (although not as healthy as my new version). Here's the recipe:
- Ingredients:
- Add rolled oats. Whole rolled oats are a great whole grain that will add additional protein and fiber as well as a grainy texture that I love.
- Add peanut butter. A spoonful of peanut butter will also add some healthy unsaturated fat as well as protein.
- Switch up the greens. Try adding collard greens or kale in place of spinach. Or try a little of each.
- Add powder. Try adding a heaping tablespoon of vanilla or chocolate protein powder, collagen peptides, or acai berry powder.
- Make it vegan or dairy-free. Leave out the yogurt and use soy or almond milk.
- 1/4 cup milk
- juice of 1 orange, freshly squeezed
- 5 ice cubes
- 2 large handfuls fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen fruit: pineapple, strawberries, mango, peaches, or raspberries
- 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed, optional
- chia seeds, optional
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
6851IU
(137%)
Vitamin C
74mg
(82%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 6851IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.