Refreshing and nutrient-dense, a power greens smoothie is perfect for breakfast, lunch or even a snack. This delicious smoothie is loaded with fruits, vegetables and heart-healthy omega-3 fats coming from flaxseed.
If you have an adventurous senior looking to try a green smoothie, this is the one for them!
Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup frozen mango cubes
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ small zucchini
- ¼ ripe avocado
- ¾ cup milk of choice
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until creamy and enjoy!
Per serving *: 400 calories; fat 17g; saturated fat 17g; cholesterol 15mg; sodium 120mg; carbohydrate 58g; fiber 11g; total sugars 36g; added sugars 0g; protein 12g; calcium 21%DV; iron 21%DV; potassium 27%DV; vitamin D 5 %DV
*Please note: Nutrition variation may happen due to ingredient sourcing and measurement variations.
Smoothie upgrades
Looking to upgrade this smoothie even more? You can do so by adding a little extra protein! Some great proteins to add to smoothies are:
- Protein powders
- Peanut butter
- Greek yogurt
- Hemp seeds
- Silken tofu