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Red Monster Smoothie

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Makes: 2 Servings

This smoothie has two cups of fruit per serving and kale for an added veggie boost. Try it for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kale or spinach
  • 1 cup water (optional almond milk or coconut milk)
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 medium orange (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 cup ice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Using a blender, mix the greens and the liquid of your choice.
  3. Gradually add in the rest of the ingredients, blending after each addition.
  4. Separate into two cups and reserve one serving for later.
Source:

UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 215
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 28 mg
Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 37 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 99 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 597 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 215
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 37 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 99 mg
Potassium 597 mg
Sodium 28 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 55 mg
Phosphorus 65 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 45 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 151 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 65 mcg
Folate 64 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 26 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 2 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/4 cups
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