Apple, Orange and Basil Smoothie
Crisp and cool, sweet and summery. I’m pretty sure this delicious smoothie will become your new favorite green drink! And as a bonus, it’s chock full of nutrition and hydration.
Just try and contain yourself!!
Apple, Orange and Basil Smoothie
Yield:
1-2
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1 1/2 cups fresh water
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 banana, ripe and peeled Skip the ice cubes iif you use a frozen banana)
- 5-8 oz fresh spinach stems and all
- 1 Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Gala Apple (seeded)
- 1 orange peeled and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 4-6 basil leaves
- Handful parsley
Instructions
- Blend dates, cold water and ice cubes for 30 secs. or until no longer chunky.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
- Makes enough to share if you are willing, although once you taste it you might decide to keep it all to yourself!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 475mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 23gSugar: 44gProtein: 19g
