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WHFoods Menu: Satisfying Strawberry Smoothie
If you feel you don't have time for a healthy breakfast try our nutrient-rich Satisfying Strawberry Smoothie. Recent studies have scored strawberries 27th among all commonly consumed U.S. foods (both fruits and non-fruits) in terms of their total antioxidant capacity! Combine the strawberries with the other ingredients in this recipe and you will find this smoothie is a great way to jump start your day and help satiate your hunger until lunch. The wealth of health-protective nutrients in this smoothie include 246% DV for vitamin K, 198% DV for manganese, 189% DV for vitamin C, 48% DV for folate and vitamin B1, 46% DV for fiber, 44% DV for magnesium, 38% DV for niacin, 30% DV for vitamin E, and 23% DV for protein. And much more!

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, cut into chunks
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh spinach or curly kale
  • 1/2 medium banana, fresh or frozen cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks (of 1/2 cup apple, chopped)
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 3 1" cubes tofu
  • 3-4 ice cubes (optional)
  • Water or coconut water to thin
  • Optional: 1/2-1 tsp grated ginger

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. If too thick, add water or coconut water to thin.
Serves 1

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