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Kid-Friendly Big Green Monster Smoothie

Kid-Friendly Big Green Monster Smoothie

Ingredients
  • 1 green apple (leave skin on), cored, cut into large chunks
  • 1-2 handfuls of spinach, washed
  • 1/4 large cucumber (peeled, cut into large chunks)
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-fat milk (or milk substitute or water)
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Serves: 6

Add all ingredients into a blender. Pulse until thoroughly blended. When blended to desired consistency, pour into cups and serve.

Cooking Tip: If listed vegetables and fruits aren’t available, substitute other green produce items such as parsley, pears, peas, kale, leaf lettuce, greens or green beans. Note: The flavor profile and nutrition information will change.

Cooking Tip: Try adding cinnamon, vanilla or ginger to change the flavor of the smoothie.

Tip: If ice cubes aren’t available, use chilled ingredients for best results.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 53 kcal
Carbs: 11 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 30 mg

Copyright © 2018 American Heart Association. We used this recipe in a Simple Cooking With Heart Class.