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.