Apple and Kale Smoothie

Name: Apple and Kale Smoothie
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Nordica 1% or Fat Free Cottage Cheese; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup chopped frozen kale or spinach; 1 small ripe banana; 0.5 cup water; 0.5 cup crushed ice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instead of refueling with a sugary sports drink, try this energizing combination of protein-rich cottage cheese, wholesome kale and applesauce.

Recipe by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

7 mins

Total Time:

7 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

2 to 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup Nordica 1% or Fat Free Cottage Cheese
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup chopped frozen kale or spinach
1 small ripe banana
½ cup water
½ cup crushed ice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Combine cottage cheese, applesauce, kale, banana, water, ice, lemon juice, vanilla (if using) and cinnamon in a blender. Blend on high speed for 2 minutes or until very smooth. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Add maple syrup or honey to sweeten to taste.

Adjust thickness with extra water to taste.

Omit the crushed ice and use a frozen sliced banana instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

113	Calories
1g	Fat
18g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 152mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 17mg	87%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 252mg	5%

* 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.