Morning smoothie are the best way out, if you want a break from your day-to-day boring breakfast. Also, its best if you want to detoxify your body.
This “GREEN MORNING SMOOTHIE” is high in calcium, iron, and many essential vitamins and minerals, thus making it a “Multivitamin Drink” as well.
This smoothie is grain-free, dairy-free, and vegan, being a bonus in itself!
PREPARATION TIME: 2 minutes
ASSEMBLING TIME: 5 minutes
SERVES: 1
CALORIES: 240 Kcal/serve
HEALTH BENEFITS
- It may lower blood sugar levels.
- It may reduce inflammation.
- It can help in lowering cholesterol levels.
- It is good for the heart and may nourish it.
- It aids in weight loss.
- It may show prebiotic effects and promote good bacteria in the gut.
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | Fresh moringa leaves | 1/2 cup |
| 2 | Fresh coconut | 1/4 |
| 3 | Apple | 1 |
| 4 | Ginger | some |
| 5 | Dates | 2 |
| 6 | Water | 300-400 ml |
DIRECTIONS
- In a blender jar, add chopped coconut and water.
- And blend it well.
- Add more water if required and blend again.
- Strain the mixture with the help of a sieve.
- And your “HOMEMADE COCONUT MILK” is prepared.
- Now add moringa leaves, homemade coconut milk, ginger, dates and chopped apple in the blender.
- Blend all the ingredients well.
- Transfer the smoothie to a serving jar.
- And your” Green Morning Smoothie” is ready!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Moringa is an amazing source of essential vitamins and minerals including Vitamin B6, C, A, iron, riboflavin, and magnesium. It is also enriched with ample number of antioxidants.
- Coconut is enriched carbs and protein along with rich in essential minerals including manganese, copper, iron, and selenium.
- Apples are considered to be a very good source of Vitamin C and fiber.
- Dates are a good source of antioxidants especially carotenoids and phenolics. It is also enriched with vitamin C, B1, B2, A, thiamine and niacin.
NUTRITIONAL CALCULATIONS
| CALORIES | CARBS | PROTEIN | FATS |
| 240 Kcal | 49 g | 2.4 g | 6.9 g |
Do try this amazingly nourishing and flavorful “Green Morning Smoothie”.