Spring Green Smoothies
Ingredients
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4 ounce fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
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3 cup packaged fresh baby spinach
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1 cup seedless green grapes
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2 ripe kiwifruits, peeled and coarsely chopped
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½ cup white grape juice
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¾ cup ice cubes
Directions
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In a small saucepan cook asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water about 5 minutes or until very tender. Drain; let cool for 5 minutes.
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In a blender combine asparagus, spinach, grapes, kiwifruits, and grape juice. Cover and blend until very smooth, stopping and scraping sides of blender as needed. Add ice cubes. Cover and blend until smooth.
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Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.
Make-Ahead Tip:
Prepare smoothies as directed. Transfer to an airtight freezer container. Cover and chill for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 85 | Calories |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 85 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium 63mg | 5% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 248mg | 5% |
| Folate, total 105mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.