Banana Mango Green Smoothie
Mixed greens add a different twist
Posted January 6th, 2012 by noelle | View Comments
This week, I wanted to finish up a box of mixed baby greens in my refrigerator so I tossed them into my morning green smoothie. I like to try and vary the greens that I use in my smoothies each week. Some weeks, I’ll invest in a less common green such as chard or collard greens, and other weeks I’ll stick to the basics (such as spinach). Green smoothies give you a chance to sneak a few more nutritious leafy green foods into your day, that you wouldn’t necessarily eat otherwise. Leafy green foods are loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and blood alkalinizers for superior health and energy. They also help support younger looking, radiant skin.
Banana Mango Green Smoothie
Serving Size: 1 (~250 calories)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups mango, frozen
1/2 banana, frozen
1 1/2 cups coconut water
1 sprig fresh basil
1 cup mixed greens
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Mango – Mangos are rich in vitamins A (good for skin, bones and vision) and C (builds collagen, helps boost immunity), as well as fiber (crucial in a rejuvenating diet).
- Basil – Cleansing divas embrace fresh basil to help ease stress and calm nerves.
Directions
Combine the ingredients above into a Blendtec, or good powerful blender until smooth and creamy. Thin with water or thicken with ice if desired. Enjoy!
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