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Ingredients
- 1 orange, peeled and quartered
- 1 banana, peeled
- 2 cups raw spinach
- 1 serving of your favorite protein powder (I use Vega Smoothie Infusion)
- ~1/2 to 1 cup water (start with 1/2 cup and add more, if needed, to reach the consistency that you prefer)
- 1 cup ice
- Agave nectar to taste (~ 1 Tbsp)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 355g | |
| Calories 77 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.42g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.11g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium 511mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 18.82g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 9.42g | 6% |
| Protein 2.06g | 3% |
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