Pineapple Smoothie with turmeric and spinach!

Enjoy a healthy and so refreshing smoothie, full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties for your body. This green smoothie is a drink to fuel a busy day.

 

Ingredients for 1 serving:

• 1 ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 cup spinach or kale  
• ¼ tsp. turmeric, ground
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 ¼ cup fresh or frozen pineapple

 

* cup: 250ml            tsp: 1 teaspoon 5ml      tbsp: 1 tablespoon 15ml

 

Method:

1. 1. Put all the ingredients (except pineapple) in a smoothie maker and blend until smooth.
2. Add the pineapple until blend until smooth and creamy.

 

Nutrition Facts for 1 serving:

Energy | Calories: 240 kcal

Total Fat: 7 g.

Total Carbohydrates:  41 g.

Sugars: 23 g.

Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g.

Protein: 7.4 g.

Vitamins & Minerals:

Vitamin C: 140%

Vitamin A: 365 %

Vitamin E: 57%

Calcium: 56%

Iron: 18%

Magnesium: 18%

 

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Constantina Philippou

Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, MSc