SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE

Name: SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups/450g packed fresh baby spinach; 1 large apple, cored; 1 cup/200g diced pineapple; ½ ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pitted; ¼ cup/15g packed fresh mint leaves; 3 soft Medjool dates, pitted; 1 ¼-inch/5mm piece fresh turmeric, grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground); 2 teaspoons blended peeled lemon or lime (see here); 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (or linseeds); Ice cubes (optional)

2 steps

MAKES: 1 (2½-CUP/600ML) SERVING You can check off six of the Daily Dozen scorecard boxes with this delicious and refreshing drink. Six with just one smoothie! For a thinner texture, add a little more water, if desired.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:45:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories665 kcal (33%)

Total Fat16.7 g (24%)

Carbs128.7 g (50%)

Sugars84.5 g (94%)

Protein18.6 g (37%)

Sodium372.3 mg (19%)

Fiber29.9 g (107%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

450gfresh baby spinach

1 cuppineapple

0.5Hass avocado

ripe, peeled and pitted

¼ cupfresh mint leaves

packed

3Medjool dates

soft, pitted

1.25 inchfresh turmeric

5mm, piece, grated, or 1/4 teaspoon ground

2 teaspoonslemon

blended peeled, or lime

1 tablespoonground flaxseeds

or linseeds

ice cubes

optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until completely smooth. Add ⅔ cup/160ml or more of water and ice (if using) and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Step 2

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