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Veggie, fruit, and nut nutritious green smoothie !

“Spinach, beets, carrots, nuts, fruits, 1/4 cup egg whites, 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, sunflower seeds, celery, half an apple…anything your heart desires! Tastes healthy but delicious, and a protein-packed drink that packs a wallop! Chill if desired. Great for starting your day or workout. I like to pre-slice and freeze fruits for convenience. Any milk substitute will do!”


Ingredients:


  • 1 1/2 cups

    baby spinach leaves

  • 1 cup

    shredded carrots

  • 1/2 cup

    sliced raw beet

  • 1/2

    pear, cored and chopped

  • 1/2 cup

    milk

  • 1/2

    banana, sliced

  • 1/4 cup

    cottage cheese

  • 1/4 cup

    walnut halves

  • 1/4 cup

    whole almonds

  • 2 tablespoons

    Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon

    honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    ground cinnamon

Directions:


  • Mix spinach, carrots, beets , pear , milk , banana , cottage cheese , walnuts , almonds , yogurt , honey and cinnamon together in a blender until smooth .


Veggie, fruit, and nut nutritious green smoothie !

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