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Tropical Green Smoothie

Tropical Green Smoothie

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  • Makes: 2 Servings
  • Ready In: 10 mins
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time:

Here are some simple ways to make green smoothies taste delicious because who wants a drink that just tastes like blending spinach or kale.

    Nutritional Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: g
  • Sodium: 128mg
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sugar: 17g

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup organic apple juice (or white grape juice)
    a handful of ice cubes
    1-2 large kale leaves
    2 cups spinach
    1/3 cup pineapple (fresh is best!)
    1/4 lime (peeled)
    1 teaspoon chia seeds
    1/2 avocado
    2 ounces high-quality, low sugar protein powder

Directions:

    1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth or according to your preferred texture.
    2. It's that easy!
Aaliya Yaqub MD

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Dr. Aaliya Yaqub MD, is an internist and postdoctoral research fellow in the department of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine. She and her husband, are expecting their first baby later this month.

 

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  • Cheryl Greene

    I'm 100% with you on the kale front. Great as one ingredient, but needs some lovely fruits like pineapple and orange to make it delicious.