Mega Green

There's no need to peel the cucumber for this energizing drink. Recipe from the cookbook Smoothie-licious by Jenna Helwig.

from Parents Magazine

Mega Green
Yield: 2 smoothies Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup baby kale or baby spinach
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, cut into chunks
  • 3/4 cup cucumber chunks
  • 1 cup frozen green grapes
  • 1/4 teaspoon peeled and grated ginger
  • Agave nectar, to taste

Make It

1. Add all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the coconut milk. Cover and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste for sweetness, adding agave nectar if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 163, Fat, total (g): 10, sat. fat (g): 4, carb. (g): 19, fiber (g): 5, sugar (g): 13, pro. (g): 2, vit. A (IU): 1376, vit. C (mg): 12, sodium (mg): 25, Potassium (mg): 429, calcium (mg): 93, iron (mg): 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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