Kids’ greenie
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 2
Time to make: 5 mins
Total cost: $4.54 / $2.27 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped spinach or silver beet leaves
- 2 bananas
- 4 small strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 6 tablespoons apple juice
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 10 ice cubes
Instructions
1 Thoroughly wash spinach or silver beet. If using silver beet, remove stalks.
2 Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
3 Serve immediately in chilled glasses or jars.
HFG tip
- For a thinner smoothie, add a couple of tablespoons of water.
- If your blender isn’t the strongest, chop up the banana and strawberries first.
- If you use larger strawberries, don’t panic if your smoothie turns slightly brown, it’s still good for you!
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 142cal
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Kilojoules 600kJ
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Protein 3g
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Total fat 1g
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–Saturated fat 0g
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Carbohydrates 30g
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–Sugars 23g
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Dietary fibre 3g
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Sodium 10mg
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Calcium 50mg
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Iron 2.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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