Go-Go Greens Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
| Greens | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (chard, spinach or kale with ribs removed) | |
| Redwood hill farm plain kefir/Green valley organics plain kefir | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Frozen strawberries | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (about 5 whole berries) | |
| Unsweetened apple juice/Cider | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Frozen banana | 1⁄2 Medium | |
| Ice cubes | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (adjust to reach desired consistency) | |
| Chia seeds | 1 Tablespoon, for a boost of fiber, omega 3s, and calcium (Optional) | |
| Lactose free whey protein isolate powder | 1 Tablespoon, for added protein (Optional) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 315 Calories from Fat 76
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g13.6%
Saturated Fat 0.64 g3.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 105.2 mg4.4%
Total Carbohydrates 51 g17.1%
Dietary Fiber 11.3 g45.3%
Sugars 27.1 g
Protein 12 g23.7%
Vitamin A 54.7% Vitamin C 115.1%
Calcium 31.7% Iron 23.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Bigger Boost: Add a tablespoon of chia seeds for a boost of fiber, omega 3s, and calcium. Add a scoop of lactose-free whey protein isolate powder for added protein.
PER SERVING: 182 CAL; 6G PROT; 2G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 36G CARB; 5MG CHOL; 64MG SOD; 4G FIBER; 1G SUGARS*
Bigger Boost: Add a tablespoon of chia seeds for a boost of fiber, omega 3s, and calcium. Add a scoop of lactose-free whey protein isolate powder for added protein.
PER SERVING: 182 CAL; 6G PROT; 2G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 36G CARB; 5MG CHOL; 64MG SOD; 4G FIBER; 1G SUGARS*
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