Classic Healthy Green Smoothie

Classic Healthy Green Smoothie

A green smoothie is one of the best things you can put in your body. For some people, though, it can be hard to get past the color. With the right recipe and the perfect balance of fruits and vegetables, you’ll quickly learn they taste so much better than they look! Not only do green smoothies taste great, but they also have amazing health benefits, as well! They contain fewer calories than regular fruit drinks and are ideal for cleansing your system. They're also perfect for losing or maintaining a healthy weight, in addition to lowering cholesterol and blood pressure! Green smoothies are packed with plenty of vitamins and fiber, too, so you’ll feel full and energized!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupGreens, Spring Mix
  • 1/2 cupCelery, raw
  • 1/2Cucumber
  • 1Red Apple
  • 1Lemon
  • 1 cupCoconut Water
  • 1/3 cupIce

Directions

  1. Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.
  2. Enjoy!

Nutritional information

Recipe: Creamy Green Strawberry Dream Serving in this recipe:1

  • Calories: 236.6
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g 5.5%
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g 1.9%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
  • Sodium: 358.7 mg 14.9%
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g 15.2%
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g 39.4%
  • Sugar: 22.1 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g 16.2%
  • Vitamin A: 481.9% Vitamin C: 244.1%
  • Calcium: 68.5% Iron: 26.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.