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Ingredients
- 8 cups organic baby spinach
- 1 c. tart cherry juice
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 8 dates, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 T. chia seeds
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
- 1 T. Agave nectar
- 2 “cubes” of frozen Greek yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 592g | |
| Calories 784 | |
| Calories from Fat 119 | 15% |
| Total Fat 13.44g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.79g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium 2722mg | 78% |
| Total Carbs 177.04g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.3g | 91% |
| Sugars 141.89g | 95% |
| Protein 11.2g | 18% |
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