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Greek yogurt and nut butter boost protein, and ground flaxseed adds omega-3s in this fresh fruit smoothie recipe. Use ice cubes if you like a frosty smoothie or opt for water if you don’t want it so cold.
Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup hulled strawberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ medium banana
- ½ cup diced mango, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon natural nut butter, such as cashew or almond
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (flaxmeal)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ice cubes or ½ cup water
Directions
- Combine strawberries, banana, mango, yogurt, nut butter, flaxmeal, vanilla and ice cubes (or water) in a blender. Puree until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 359 calories; 14 g fat (2 g sat, 6 g mono); 6 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 30 g total sugars; 19 g protein; 10 g fiber; 85 mg sodium; 917 mg potassium
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