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Green Monster Smoothie
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Servings
Servings:
Two

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Green Monster Smoothie

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Description

Don't worry, you won't turn into a green monster while drinking this smoothie. But you will enjoy the nutritional benefits!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ½ banana, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
  • ½ single serving low-fat yogurt, any flavor
  • ¼ to ½ cup milk, water or juice

Directions

Directions

Place prepared ingredients in freezer-safe bag. Push out air and lay flat in freezer. When ready to prepare, place ingredients in blender with ¼ to ½ cup milk, water or juice.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Dark green leafy vegetables provide a variety of nutrients and fiber. For example, 1 cup of raw spinach has 7 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 24 milligrams sodium. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins A (from the carotenoid natural pigments), C, K and the B vitamin folate. Leafy greens also contain calcium and iron.

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From Garden to Table: Leafy Greens! (H1754 Reviewed Dec. 2021)

Leafy greens not only add color to your plate, but they add bountiful nutrition and potential health benefits. Green vegetables are among the types most likely lacking in the American diet.

Eat Smart: Bone Up on Calcium (FN1434, Reviewed July 2024)

Children ages 9 to 13 need 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day to keep their bones and teeth strong. Children ages 4 to 8 need 800 milligrams of calcium per day. They also need vitamin D, which helps the body use the calcium.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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