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Bittersweet Raspberry and Parsley Smoothie

Name: Bittersweet Raspberry and Parsley Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves; 0.5 cup ice cubes; 0.5 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned; 0.5 cup frozen mango chunks; 0.5 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries; 0.33333334326744 cup 1% milk; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons raw pumpkin seeds

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This smoothie is great for in the morning. The mango and raspberries balance out the bitterness of the grapefruit and kick-start your taste buds. Pumpkin seeds add protein to fuel your day, while parsley is great for detoxing your liver. You can substitute kale for the spinach.

Recipe by Amber

Published on June 6, 2014

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

1

Yield:

1 smoothie

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh spinach leaves
½ cup ice cubes
½ grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
½ cup frozen mango chunks
½ cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
⅓ cup 1% milk
¼ cup fresh parsley
2 teaspoons raw pumpkin seeds

Directions

Blend spinach, ice, grapefruit, mango, raspberries, milk, parsley, and pumpkin seeds together in a blender until smooth.

Cook's Note:

If you have a blender that doesn't blend well, this recipe may not be for you. I have a Ninja Ultima(R) and it works perfectly for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321	Calories
4g	Fat
69g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 83mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 69g	25%
Dietary Fiber 10g	37%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 133mg	664%
Calcium 228mg	18%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 862mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.