Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie)
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Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie)
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Drink this smoothie every morning before you eat anything else. This juice is rich in fiber, helps speed up your metabolism, and helps eliminate grease and toxins.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup nopal cactus pads cleaned, spines removed, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 cup water
- crushed ice optional
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Instructions
- Store julienned nopal in snack bags in the freezer. To make one smoothie use only half the bag of nopal.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend.
Notes
- If you want it to be less chunky then blend longer and or add more water.
- Swap in coconut water for added potassium.
- Add in frozen pineapple, mango, bananas, or berries for a boost of sweetness.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
152IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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