Arugula Smoothie
This arugula smoothie recipe is a bright fresh way to start the day- with greens and fruit blended for a refreshing breakfast. This fantastic smoothie is a great way to rise and shine!
Servings: 2 smoothies
Calories: 173kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 banana
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 orange
- 2 dates
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup ice
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
- Blend on low, and increase speed until all fruit/dates/ice chunks are blended and the smoothie is a creamy consistency.
- Pour into your favorite glass, sit back, and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions and Additions
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- If you don't have dates, you can use another natural sweetener like honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup. Start with one teaspoon, and add more to taste.
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- I like water as the base for my smoothies, but you can add milk or yogurt for a creamier texture.
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- Add a scoop of unflavored protein powder (vanilla will also work) if desired.
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- Frozen fruit works great in smoothies - I use frozen pineapple for all my smoothies as it blends well and is inexpensive.
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free - if you are adding a protein powder, make sure it keeps with any dietary modifications you require. I like a vegan and gluten free vanilla protein for this smoothie, if I'm adding a powder!
- A really good high speed blender (like a Vitamix) will blend the smoothie super-well so there will be no fruit or ice chunks.
- I like serving (and storing) my smoothies in mason jars. The airtight lids and bands make them great to take on-the-go without spills!
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg