Heart-Healthy Mixed Fruit Smoothie
Boost your morning routine with this vibrant and nourishing **Heart-Healthy Mixed Fruit Smoothie**, a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Packed with antioxidant-rich frozen berries, potassium-loaded banana, and nutrient-dense spinach, this smoothie is designed to support your overall cardiovascular health. Unsweetened almond milk creates a creamy base, while ground flaxseed and chia seeds provide heart-healthy omega-3s and a nutty undertone. This easy, 10-minute smoothie is naturally sweetened with fruit and can be customized with a touch of honey or agave for extra sweetness. It's a quick, refreshing, and guilt-free breakfast or snack that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Perfect for a healthy lifestyle, this smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free, and brimming with wholesome ingredients to keep your heart happy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 cup Frozen mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 4 Ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
In a blender, combine the spinach, frozen mixed berries, and banana.
Add unsweetened almond milk to the blender to create a smooth base for your smoothie.
Sprinkle the ground flaxseed and chia seeds over the mixture for added heart-health benefits and a slight nutty flavor.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a teaspoon of honey or agave syrup.
Add the ice cubes for a cooler, refreshing texture.
Blend all ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or thickness as desired by adding more almond milk or a bit of honey.
Pour the smoothie into two large glasses and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 996 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
