Power Green Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 Servings

Serving Size: 493g

Calories per serving: 377

Fat per serving: 14g

Power Green Smoothie

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

Instructions

  1. 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.

Notes

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