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cucumber ginger smoothie
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Cucumber Ginger Smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup cucumber peeled and seeds removed
  • 2 Medjool dates pitted
  • 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 2 dashes fine sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to high-speed blender in the order they are listed.
  • Begin blending on low and increase to highest speed.
  • Blend of high for approximately 35 seconds. (Use tamper if necessary to ensure even blending)

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate for special dietary needs. I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1592IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg