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How to Make a Great Green Smoothie

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What if I told you that with one delicious smoothie, you could check off one serving of leafy green veggies and two servings of fruit for the day?

We are always on the go and it is difficult to eat healthier, it’s also difficult to reach our goals of 5-9 vegetables and fruit each day.

And it’s even more challenging to obtain our nutrient-rich leafy green quota for the week.

 

 

  Ever since Popeye downed that spinach to build those muscles, we have been taught that spinach is one of the world’s top healthiest vegetables.
We know we need to eat more spinach but it’s difficult and it’s even more difficult to get our children to eat it.   I grew up watching Popeye but that didn’t get me to grab that can of spinach and can opener.
This Green Smoothie is sweet and delicious and other than the color no one would suspect that spinach is one of the main ingredients.
In fact, this green smoothie contains 1/2 cup of leafy green spinach per serving.
It doesn’t contain any added sugar but does have natural sugar from the fruit.
At only 100 calories, 13 grams of protein, 4 grams of dietary fiber and only 3 grams of fat, a green smoothie is a powerful fuel.

 

It’s not just for the convenience of obtaining our vitamins that we add a green smoothie to our menu several times a week, we add it for an extra treat!

 

This smoothie is already sweet and delicious but it can be “Great” by adding one serving of whipped topping!

 

Green Smoothie

 

(Makes 2 servings)
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup nonfat Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup nonfat milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon stevia, optional
Instructions
1. Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Makes 2- 12oz servings!
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  2. This looks yummy! I shared a green smoothie on my blog yesterday too! I see them everywhere, but I have yet to see two of the same. Love the versatility of the drink!

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  4. I've always thought the same thing as you about spinach in smoothies, but since you've tested and approved I'm going to pin this! Thanks for linking up for WW 🙂

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  6. You're so brave!! I've been wanting to try making a green smoothie but I am so afraid of the taste, but you may have just inspired me! And what better timing than St Patrick's Day??
    Thanks for sharing!
    Terra
    sunshineandstovetops.blogspot.com

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  7. I resisted for so long, as I also thought drinking spinach was going to be something awful. Au contraire my friends, it was delish ♥ I used peanut butter and other good things, no fruit in that one, but you could if you like to.

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  16. Evelyn,
    I will just love your smoothie! Have a great St. Patrick’s Day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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