This 5-ingredient smoothie is packed with nutrition, including protein, fiber, iron and vitamin C. It also takes about 5 minutes to make and will keep you full and fueled! I love this smoothie because it contains all of the components of a balanced plate (carbs, protein, fat and nonstarchy veggies) in one serving. Also, the clementine and the pineapple offer vitamin C, which can increase the absorption of iron (supplied by spinach), so it's a great example of how to pair foods together for increased nutrition. If you want to add even more nutrients, I recommend using this as a base for a smoothie bowl and topping with nuts, seeds, nut/seed butter, fruit, oats, granola, cocoa nibs, shredded coconut or any other topping you prefer!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients (serves 1):
1 C spinach, packed
1 clementine
1/2 C frozen pineapple
1/2 C plain Greek/Skyr style yogurt (you can use 0%, 2% or whole milk-yogurt, depending on your nutrient needs and taste preferences)
ice
Directions:
1. Pulse ice in blender until crushed.
2. Add all other ingredients and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:
Calories 168 calories, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Carbohydrates 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 62 mg, Calcium 176 mg