Mango-Coconut Green Smoothie

Mango, banana and kale are blended with coconut water and protein-rich cottage cheese in this delicious smoothie recipe. Flaxseed gives this smoothie a boost of healthy omega-3 fats.

Prep/Cook Time: 5 Minutes, Servings: 1

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut water
• ⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 medium banana)
• ½ cup frozen mango
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed or flaxmeal
• 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional)

Directions

1. Add coconut water and cottage cheese to a blender, then add kale, banana, mango, flaxseed (or meal) and sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 336 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 61 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 35 g total sugars; 17 g protein; 10 g fiber; 462 mg sodium; 1,435 mg potassium

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