Sweet & Spicy Green Smoothie

Sweet & Spicy Green Smoothie

The ginger in this smoothie balances out the sweetness and gives it a zing! Kids love it!

CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Snack

Servings cups

Calories44kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup canned pineapple or pear chunks, no-sugar added drained and frozen
1 banana washed, peeled, then frozen
2 teaspoons ginger root or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
10-12 ounces 100% apple juice (use more or less for the texture you like.)
1 cup spinach, fresh washed

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

Try other fruits, veggies in season.
Try other juices and spices to play with flavors.
Add plain, non-fat yogurt for added nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg