By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

This refreshing drink is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Number of servings

Serves 4
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Low-sodium
  4. Heart-healthy
  5. Weight management
  6. Low-fat
  7. Plant-based
  8. Meatless
  9. Healthy-carb
  10. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 1 banana
  2. Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
  3. 1/2 cup strawberries
  4. 1/2 cup other berries, such as blackberries or blueberries
  5. 2 ounces fresh raw baby spinach (about 2 cups)
  6. Fresh mint to taste
  7. 1 cup cold water or ice

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender or juicer and puree. Enjoy.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 6 fluid ounces

  • Total carbohydrate 12 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Sodium 15 mg
  • Saturated fat Trace
  • Total fat Trace
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Protein 1 g
  • Monounsaturated fat Trace
  • Calories 64
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Total sugars 7 g

Created by the chefs at Mayo Clinic's Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center.

Sept. 15, 2018

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/green-smoothie/rcp-20049958