Description
POWER FUEL Green Smoothie. The perfect green smoothie that’s powered by real food. Whole 30 friendly, Paleo, Vegan.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 to 1/2 cup packed spinach leaves
- 1/2 Tablespoon melted unrefined coconut oil (see notes for substitutes)
- 1 green apple, core removed
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh orange juice
- 2–3 mint leaves
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Handful ice or purified water, if needed (see notes)
- Optional natural sweetener – 3-4 pitted dates, banana, maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach leaves and coconut oil. Steam in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Set aside to cool.
- In a blender, add the apple, orange juice, mint leaves, lemon juice and spinach with coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
- Add more juice or water to thin out the smoothie or a handful of ice to thicken it. To sweeten the smoothie, blend in natural sweetener options.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Substitutes – Avocado, almond butter, or tahini may be substituted for the coconut oil. To reduce the natural sugar content, simply add 4-8 ounces water to the smoothie before blending. Adjust to taste. This will make 2 smaller smoothies.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Category: drink
- Method: blend
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 29.3 g
- Sodium: 9.5 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.3 g
- Fiber: 3.7 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
