Assessment
Mango-Coconut Green Smoothie
Dotdash Meredith
Mango, banana and kale are blended with coconut water and protein-rich cottage cheese in this delicious smoothie recipe. Flaxseed gives this smoothie a boost of healthy omega-3 fats.
Prep/Cook Time: 5 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut water
- ⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 medium banana)
- ½ cup frozen mango
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed or flaxmeal
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
Directions
- Add coconut water and cottage cheese to a blender, then add kale, banana, mango, flaxseed (or meal) and sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 336 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 61 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 35 g total sugars; 17 g protein; 10 g fiber; 462 mg sodium; 1,435 mg potassium
© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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