Greens and Grains Superfood Smoothie

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Total Time: 5 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 400
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 115mg
Total Carbs 70g
Dietary Fiber 11g
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 11g
Potassium 1200mg

Vitamin A 1411 IU; Vitamin C 87 mg; Calcium 360 mg; Iron 3.7 mg; Vitamin D 55 IU; Folate 156 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 150%; Calcium 35%; Iron 20 %

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Start your day off in the best possible way with good fats from avocado, fiber from nutritious oatmeal, and lots of phytonutrients from baby greens, kiwis, and green grapes. This anytime power packed breakfast smoothie provides an excellent source (20% DV or more) of potassium, calcium, protein, vitamins A, C, B6 and K, iron and dietary fiber.

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Serves: 2

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1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, or water 1/4 cup raw oats, (choose certified gluten free oats if you need to) 2 cups baby spinach 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut into quarters 1 kiwi, ripe, peeled 1 cup green grapes 4 ice cubes agave syrup, or honey, optional, to taste
  1. In the order listed add all ingredients except the sweetener to a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and then blend in a little agave syrup or honey if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.

Serving Suggestion: Top with slices of avocado, kiwi, a drizzle of honey, and fresh mint leaves.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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