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Glowing Green Smoothie

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time3 minsTotal Time13 mins

Full of vitamin C, calcium, iron, healthy fats, and antioxidants, this is the creamy smoothie you have been looking for!

 1 cup frozen mango chunks
 ½ avocado
 ¼ cucumber
 ¾ cup frozen spinach
 juice from 1/4 lemon
1

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!*)

2

Add avocado, cucumber, and mango to the blender.

3

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!*)

4

Add a few tablespoons of water if needed, blend until super-creamy, and enjoy!!!!

5

I ate this with a cup of leftover quinoa for a balanced breakfast!!!

6

(I cut the other half of the avocado and placed it in the freezer for tomorrow's creamy smoothie ;) )

Nutrition Facts

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.