Green Giant Smoothie
When blended with sweet and creamy ingredients such as frozen mango and avocado, respectively, the greens become virtually unnoticeable, making this smoothie a great way to sneak them into the diets of picky eaters. Swiss chard, kale, or collards are good options for this deliciously thick drink.
1 1/2 cups (350 mL) coconut water or regular water
/2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1/2 cup (125 mL) plain 2% Greek yogurt
3 large winter green leaves, stems trimmed
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh mint or fresh basil
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 in (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger
2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flaxseed
1 cup (250 mL) frozen mango cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container in the order listed and blend until smooth.
Serves 2.
Each serving contains: 255 calories; 8 g protein; 13 g total fat (2 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 31 g total carbohydrates (17 g sugars, 9 g fibre); 75 mg sodium a
Good for you: This smoothie has an excellent balance of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Green Giant Smoothie
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
