Power Green Smoothie

Name: Power Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) kale, washed, leaves pulled off, stalks discarded ((about 3 large stems); 1 cup (250 mL) spinach, washed, stems trimmed; 1/2 Anjou or Bartlett pear, washed, peel on and diced; 1 medium banana, peeled and quartered; 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) frozen or fresh pineapple, chopped; 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground chia seeds; 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground flaxseed; 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup; 2 tbsp (30 mL) almond butter; 1 cup (250 mL) Almond Breeze Vanilla almond beverage

This smoothie is chock-full of green goodness. Pineapple and pear balance the leafy greens making this a go-to smoothie at any time. Enjoy one serving for breakfast and pack the remaining serving for a mid-morning snack.Nutrition Facts: Per Serving (493g): Calories 377, Fat 14g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 112mg, Carbohydrate 62g, Fibre 11g, Sugars 36g, Protein 8g

This recipe contains kale, spinach, pears, bananas, pineapple, chia seeds, flaxseed (milled), maple syrup, almond butter, milk (almond, vanilla)

2 servings

Prep time: < 5 min

Cook time:

Ingredients:

1 cup (250 mL) kale, washed, leaves pulled off, stalks discarded ((about 3 large stems)
1 cup (250 mL) spinach, washed, stems trimmed
1/2 Anjou or Bartlett pear, washed, peel on and diced
1 medium banana, peeled and quartered
1 1/2 cup (375 mL) frozen or fresh pineapple, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) ground chia seeds
1 tbsp (15 mL) ground flaxseed
1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
2 tbsp (30 mL) almond butter
1 cup (250 mL) Almond Breeze Vanilla almond beverage

Instructions:

1. Put all the ingredients into a blender cup and blend until smooth. Adjust for taste. Add more pineapple for acidity or more maple syrup for more sweetness. Serve cold immediately.