Power smoothie

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

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Serves: 2

Time to make: 5 mins

Ingredients

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1 large ripe banana, peeled, chopped
1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups skim milk
½ cup low-fat vanilla yoghurt
2 teaspoons chia seeds
½ cup ice cubes

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Instructions

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1 Blend all ingredients in a large food processor until mixture is thick, smooth and creamy.

2 Divide smoothie between 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

Variations

Cows’ milk, calcium-fortified soy, rice milk or almond milk all work well in this recipe.
Make it gluten free: Check yoghurt is gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 208 cal

Kilojoules 870 kJ

Protein 13 g

Total fat 2 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 31 g

Dietary fibre 4 g

Sodium 190 mg

Calcium 410 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

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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