This smoothie is chock-full of green goodness. Pineapple and pear balance the leafy greens making this a go-to smoothie at any time. Enjoy one serving for breakfast and pack the remaining serving for a mid-morning snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) kale, washed, leaves pulled off, stalks discarded ((about 3 large stems)
- 1 cup (250 mL) spinach, washed, stems trimmed
- 1/2 Anjou or Bartlett pear, washed, peel on and diced
- 1 medium banana, peeled and quartered
- 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) frozen or fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground chia seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) almond butter
- 1 cup (250 mL) Almond Breeze Vanilla almond beverage
Directions
- Put all the ingredients into a blender cup and blend until smooth. Adjust for taste. Add more pineapple for acidity or more maple syrup for more sweetness. Serve cold immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 303g | |
Recipe makes 2 servings | |
Calories 460 | |
Calories from Fat 208 | 45% |
Total Fat 23.55g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 2.11g | 8% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 25mg | 1% |
Potassium 522mg | 15% |
Total Carbs 64.44g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
Sugars 51.71g | 34% |
Protein 3.4g | 5% |
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