Challenges
Use ripe bananas for this creamy Greek yogurt, spinach and pineapple smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost.
Prep/Cook Time: 5 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ⅓ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 medium banana)
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
Directions
- Add almond milk and yogurt to a blender, then add spinach, banana, pineapple, chia and sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 297 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat); 10 g fiber; 54 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 113 mcg folate; 4 mg cholesterol; 29 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 3,216 IU vitamin A; 61 mg vitamin C; 297 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 145 mg sodium; 1,038 mg potassium
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