Lean Green Juice Drink


This is a refreshing and delicious healthy drink that is easy peasy to make.  Feel free to substitute other fruits.  Sometimes I will use peaches in place of mango. This is a drink that is loaded with tons of vitamins and nutrients and this is a great way to start your day off right!  Spinach and mango's are an excellent source of vitamin A.    This drink is also a good source of vitamin K, fiber, protein, potassium,  folic acid and calcium.  Hope you enjoy!
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Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple, 1-inch chunks,
1 cup mango, 1-inch chunks,
1 small banana,
1/2 cup packed spinach,
1/2 cup packed kale,
1/2 cup water,
1 cup ice - See more at: http://www.ninjakitchen.com/recipes/search/0/all/14/lean-green-ninja/#sthash.SXF1fl2N.dpuf
1 cup Pineapple, cut into chunks
1 cup mango, peeled and diced
1 banana, cut into chunks
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1/2 cup water
1 cup ice

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender.  Blend until smooth.

2 servings


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Nutrition Facts
2 Servings
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 129.5
  • Total Fat 0.7 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 8.9 mg
  • Potassium 403.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 33.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.7 g
  • Sugars 25.2 g
  • Protein 1.4 g
  • Vitamin A 27.7 %
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
  • Vitamin B-6 21.3 %
  • Vitamin C 67.7 %
  • Vitamin D 0.0 %
  • Vitamin E 6.3 %
  • Calcium 2.4 %
  • Copper 11.4 %
  • Folate 10.6 %
  • Iron 4.0 %
  • Magnesium 9.0 %
  • Manganese 71.5 %
  • Niacin 5.4 %
  • Pantothenic Acid 3.7 %
  • Phosphorus 2.6 %
  • Riboflavin 7.6 %
  • Selenium 2.1 %
  • Thiamin 9.5 %
  • Zinc 1.3 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.



1 cup pineapple, 1-inch chunks,
1 cup mango, 1-inch chunks,
1 small banana,
1/2 cup packed spinach,
1/2 cup packed kale,
1/2 cup water,
1 cup ice - See more at: http://www.ninjakitchen.com/recipes/search/0/all/14/lean-green-ninja/#sthash.SXF1fl2N.dpuf

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