AuthorHeather BlakeCategoryBreakfast, Dairy free, Fruit, Gluten-free, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian, VeggiesDifficultyBeginnerFull of vitamin C, calcium, iron, healthy fats, and antioxidants, this is the creamy smoothie you have been looking for!
Place spinach in a small pot with some water and bring to boil. Let simmer for 3 minutes. Cool briefly while combining other ingredients. (*This step reduces oxalates in the spinach, which are compounds which inhibit absorption of the nutrients such as calcium and iron!*)
Add avocado, cucumber, and mango to the blender.
Using a slotted spoon, add spinach on top, then squeeze the lemon juice directly on top of the spinach. (*Lemon juice increases the absorption of iron from plant-based foods!*)
Add a few tablespoons of water if needed, blend until super-creamy, and enjoy!!!!
I ate this with a cup of leftover quinoa for a balanced breakfast!!!
(I cut the other half of the avocado and placed it in the freezer for tomorrow's creamy smoothie 😉 )
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 260
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Sodium 10mg1%
- Potassium 854mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.7g12%
- Dietary Fiber 12.5g50%
- Sugars 14.8g
- Protein 8.4g17%
- Vitamin A 100%
- Vitamin C 34%
- Calcium 24%
- Iron 25%
- Vitamin E 42%
- Vitamin K 100%
- Thiamin 16%
- Riboflavin 33%
- Niacin 14%
- Vitamin B6 32%
- Folate 59%
- Pantothenic Acid 25%
- Phosphorus 17%
- Magnesium 46%
- Copper 41%
- Manganese 65%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Place spinach in a small pot with some water and bring to boil. Let simmer for 3 minutes. Cool briefly while combining other ingredients. (*This step reduces oxalates in the spinach, which are compounds which inhibit absorption of the nutrients such as calcium and iron!*)
Add avocado, cucumber, and mango to the blender.
Using a slotted spoon, add spinach on top, then squeeze the lemon juice directly on top of the spinach. (*Lemon juice increases the absorption of iron from plant-based foods!*)
Add a few tablespoons of water if needed, blend until super-creamy, and enjoy!!!!
I ate this with a cup of leftover quinoa for a balanced breakfast!!!
(I cut the other half of the avocado and placed it in the freezer for tomorrow's creamy smoothie 😉 )
