Go for Green Smoothie
You can’t help but feel healthy when you’re guzzling something as vibrantly green as this shake. The Go for Green Smoothie is hydrating and packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and fibre. Don’t let the spinach scare you away; it is a surprisingly sweet and fruity beverage. Pair it with some Greek yogurt and nuts for breakfast or enjoy it after a workout to rehydrate you!
Ingredients
Makes 2 ½ cups
½ cup Frozen Pineapple
½ cup Frozen Mango
2 cups Baby Spinach
1 ½ cup Water or Coconut Water
1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
Directions
- Place the spinach, mango, pineapple and chia seeds in a blender.
- Pour the water on top.
- Pulse gently until mixed, and then on high speed until well blended.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient Profile (using water to prepare drink)/ 600 ml serving (2 ½ c)
- 143 calories
- 22 g carbohydrate
- 6 g protein
- 4 g fat
- 9 g fibre
- 0 mg sodium
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