(Guest Post) Included in this blog post are two different recipes: One is for a Sweet Kale smoothie and the other is a Simple Green Carrot smoothie. Enjoy and leave a comment below!
Packed with nutritious and delicious food, the Sweet Kale smoothie is a great way to either start or end the day. And with coconut water as the main ingredient, it will instantly rejuvenate your tired, electrolyte-deprived muscles.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Coconut Water – 1 cup
Banana – 1 small
Avocado – 1/4 cup
Kale – 2 cups
Ice – 1/2 cup
The Sweet Kale smoothie has a total of 283 calories.
Comments and Suggestions:
If you desire more sweetness, be sure to add stevia or coconut palm sugar. If the smoothie ends up a touch grainy, add more avocado until it reaches the desired consistency. For green smoothie newbies, start with 1 cup of kale and tinker from there.
Nutrition Data: Macronutrients
- Carbohydrate: 51 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Fat: 9 grams
Nutrition Data: Vitamins & Minerals
- Nutrient %DV
- Vitamin A: 166
- Vitamin C: 129
- Vitamin K: 557
- Riboflavin: 25
- Vitamin B6: 39
- Folate: 24
- Magnesium: 36
- Potassium: 53
- Copper: 24
- Manganese: 66
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The second recipe, the Simple Green Carrot Smoothie, is a fun twist on a simple carrot juice recipe.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Carrot Juice – 1/4 cup
Ice – 1/4 cup
Avocado – 2.5 TBSP
Spinach – 2 cups
Comments & Suggestions:
This smoothie is not sweet in the slightest. If you desire sweetness, be sure to add stevia or fruit for added sweetness. Remember, spinach is one of the most mild greens, so add more if your budget allows! Also, cooked carrots are a good substitute for carrot juice if you can’t find any.
Nutrition Data: Macronutrients
- Carbohydrate: 16 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Fat: 6 grams
Nutrition Data: Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin A: 546
- Vitamin C: 50
- Vitamin K: 394
- Riboflavin: 14
- Vitamin B6: 24
- Folate: 39
- Iron: 13
- Magnesium: 19
- Potassium: 24
- Manganese: 37
–This article is provided to you from Paul Austin, the author of a blog dedicated to health and fitness on the road entitled Travel ‘n’ Wellness. Be sure to check it out!
