Mango-Coconut Water Smoothie
These nutritious combos of fruit, veggies, proteins, and healthy fats make delicious snacks or quick lunches on the go.
2 cups ripe mango chunks (from 1-2 mangos)
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups unsweetened coconut water
Pinch of cayenne powder
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
Serves 2. Per serving: 159 calories; 1 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 39 g carbs; 256 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 6 g fiber. Suitable for any week of the Whole Living Action Plan 28-Day Challenge.
Blueberry and Green Tea Smoothie
2 cups green tea, room temperature
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1. Divide blueberries between compartments of an ice cube tray. Fill with green tea and freeze.
2. Puree in blender with remaining green tea and agave.
Serves 2. Per serving: 50 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbs; 0 mg sodium; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber. Suitable for any week of the Whole Living Action Plan 28-Day Challenge.
Green Smoothie
1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 oz.)
1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 1/4 cups water
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water.
Serves 2. Per serving: 105 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbs; 32 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber. Suitable for any week of the Whole Living Action Plan 28-Day Challenge.
