This light and refreshing smoothie packs in nearly three cups of produce, including a generous amount of nutrient-rich spinach. Most commercial juice drinks are primarily carbs, but I added creamy Greek yogurt to mine for a hefty dose of protein.

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Greens in a Glass

This light and refreshing smoothie packs in nearly three cups of produce, including a generous amount of nutrient-rich spinach.
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup cucumber chunks, peel on
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
  • ½ medium banana, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
  • 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt, see note
  • 3 to 5 ice cubes, optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the spinach, cucumber, celery, and ½ cup water to the blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and liquid.
  • Add the banana, pineapple, yogurt, and ice cubes (if using) to the blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.

Notes

Serving size: 2 cups
Note: Substitute ½ cup silken tofu for the yogurt to make a vegan shake.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 220Carbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 155mgFiber: 5g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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