Green smoothie

Dietician's Tip

This refreshing drink is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 cup other berries, such as blackberries or blueberries
  • 2 ounces fresh raw baby spinach (about 2 cups)
  • Fresh mint to taste
  • 1 cup cold water or ice

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender or juicer and puree. Enjoy.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 64
Total carbohydrate: 12 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Trace
Protein: 1 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 6 fluid ounces
Sodium: 15 mg
Total fat: Trace

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fruits: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fruits: 1

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fruits: 1

Last Updated Sep 15, 2018

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