Ready to trade the smoothie glass for a bowl? Try this recipe, which is packed with the leafy green goodness of spinach. Use the topping recommendations below, or experiment with your own.
Ingredients
Smoothie base
- ½ frozen banana
- ¼ cup seedless green grapes
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed firmly
- ½ apple
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup ice
Toppings
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon goji berries
- Cinnamon (dash)
Preparation
- Blend all base ingredients together until smooth, adjusting for sweetness and thickness.
- Serve immediately in a large bowl with toppings.
Nutrition
Makes 2 servings
Per serving (8 ounces)
Calories: 160
Carbohydrate: 35 g
Sugars: 24 g
Fiber: 5 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 90 mg
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