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Green smoothie in serving glass garnished with black cumin seeds. The serving glass is standing on small size white porcelain serving plate, and on the plate spread few cumin seeds around the glass. The glass and plate are displayed on grey kitchen counter, with some baby spinach leaves placed around and a few yellow bananas at the back.

BEST GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE

This Green Smoothie Recipe combines spinach, banana, cocoa powder, Medjool dates and kefir into a delicious and healthy smoothie that's just so good! A sprinkle of black cumin seeds adds depth of flavor, enhancing this nutritious blend even more!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage, Breakfast, Drink, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 250 ml kefir (1 cup natural plain) or substitute with yogurt
  • 5 dates pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup of fresh baby spinach
  • 1 ripe banana peel and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Cumin Seeds to sprinkle (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Begin by adding the kefir to the jar of a high-speed blender first, for easy blending. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Once the ingredients are in the blending container, secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth - start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high.
  • Blend on high speed for 50-60 seconds or until the green smoothie is smooth. 
  • Pour the green smoothie into glasses, sprinkle with black cumin seeds (if desired) and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 6gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 599IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cocoa powder, Green Smoothie, Kefir, Medjool Dates, Spinach
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