Nourishing Collard Green Smoothie
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Nourishing Collard Green Smoothie
Description
The smoothie combines chopped collard greens with frozen banana slices, vanilla yogurt, and orange juice blended until smooth. Using frozen banana helps chill the drink and lends creaminess, while vanilla yogurt adds a mellow sweetness and tang. Orange juice contributes a fresh, citrusy flavor that offsets the slightly bitter notes of the greens.
The result is a thick, smoothie with layered flavors and a soft texture. If using a fresh banana instead of frozen, adding ice helps achieve a similar frosty consistency. This simple blend offers a way to incorporate leafy greens into a convenient and tasty drink.
Consume the smoothie promptly for best texture, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage. Reblend frozen cubes with liquid before serving to refresh thickness and chill.
Ingredients
- 2 cups collard greens 2 oz, 60 g, chopped
- 1 banana previously sliced and frozen
- 1 cup orange juice 236 mL
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt 120 g
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Notes
- If using fresh (unfrozen) banana, add ½ cup of ice to achieve a frosty texture.
- Consume the smoothie immediately for best freshness; store in a sealed container up to 2 days refrigerated.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in ice cube trays for up to 3 months and reblend with liquid before drinking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.4g | 22% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1205mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 6.6g | 26% |
| Sugar | 43.9g | 88% |
| Calcium | 333mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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