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Green Dream Smoothie

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
  • Makes4 servings
two glasses with green smoothie garnished with green apple

Photo: Erik Putz

Go green with this tasty smoothie. Say hi to avocados, green apples and spinach all whirled up in creamy vanilla kefir.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups loosely packed spinach leaves

  • 1 ½ cups ice cubes

  • 1 ½ cups vanilla kefir

  • 1 green apple, cored and chopped

  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped

  • 1 tbsp agave nectar

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in blender. Whirl until smooth. Garnish with apple slices.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 185, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 22g, Fat 9g, Fibre 5g.
Excellent source of Folate. High source of Fibre.

Tip:

If you can only find plain kefir, add 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey and a splash of vanilla extract, or substitute with vanilla yogurt.

This recipe originally appeared in our September + October 2017 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.

This article was originally published on Sep 08, 2017

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