Heart Healthy Smoothie
Boost your day with this Heart Healthy Smoothie, a nutrient-packed blend designed to nourish your body and support cardiovascular wellness. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of frozen mixed berries, creamy banana, and a hint of optional sweetness from raw honey or maple syrup, this smoothie is as delicious as it is nutritious. Loaded with fiber-rich spinach, omega-packed chia and flaxseeds, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk, it’s a low-calorie, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly beverage that’s ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or as a post-workout refreshment, this quick and easy smoothie is icy, creamy, and overflowing with antioxidants—your heart will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 medium Banana
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 3 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and ensure the spinach leaves are washed thoroughly.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the frozen mixed berries, fresh spinach leaves, unsweetened almond milk, banana, ground flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
If desired, add raw honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
Add the ice cubes into the blender to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 531 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 683 mg | 15% | |
*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.
