Blueberry-Spinach Smoothie Recipe - Vegetarian Times

    Blueberry-Spinach Smoothie

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    Blueberry-Spinach-smoothie-Oct-2013-CROP

    Ramp up your vitamin and mineral intake with only 28 calories when you add baby spinach to this lightly sweet fruit smoothie.

    • 1Servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
    • 1/2 cup plain soymilk
    • 1 1/4 cups frozen blueberries
    • 1/2 cup firm tofu cubes
    • 2 Tbs. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
    • 2 tsp. agave nectar (optional)
    • 1/8 tsp. ground allspice (optional)

    Preparation

    Purée spinach leaves with soymilk in blender. Add blueberries, tofu, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts, agave nectar (if using), and allspice (if using); blend until smooth.

    Nutrition Information

    • Calories: 348
    • Carbohydrate Content: 42 g
    • Fat Content: 14 g
    • Fiber Content: 15 g
    • Protein Content: 20 g
    • Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
    • Sodium Content: 223 mg
    • Sugar Content: 19 g

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