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The Meal-Replacer Kale Smoothie Recipe

Name: The Meal-Replacer Kale Smoothie Recipe
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ½ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling); ½ cup greek yogurt; 2 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 cup kale; ¼ cup strawberries; ¼ cup ice; 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon clove; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; pinch cardamom

April 10, 2014

By

Jess Novak

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This tasty smoothie counts as a super healthy, well-balanced breakfast — or lunch, or dinner. It's packed with protein, iron, vegetables, and fresh fruit.

Learn How to Make a Smoothie.

1

Servings

239

Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

½ Cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ Cup Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 Cup kale
¼ Cup strawberries
¼ Cup ice
1 Teaspoon blackstrap molasses
½ Teaspoon cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon clove
¼ Teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch cardamom

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.

Nutritional Facts

Servings1

Calories Per Serving239

Total Fat10g15%

Sugar17gN/A

Saturated6g30%

Cholesterol19mg6%

Protein15g30%

Carbs32g11%

Vitamin A1034µg100%

Vitamin B60.2mg9.7%

Vitamin C47mg78%

Vitamin E2mg9%

Vitamin K135µg100%

Calcium206mg21%

Fiber10g40%

Folate (food)50µgN/A

Folate equivalent (total)50µg13%

Iron4mg23%

Magnesium116mg29%

Monounsaturated0.6gN/A

Niacin (B3)1mg5%

Phosphorus151mg22%

Polyunsaturated0.2gN/A

Potassium671mg19%

Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg7.3%

Sodium89mg4%

Sugars, added5gN/A

Zinc1mg8%