Carrot Tops Smoothie
Servings: 1
Nothing goes to waste in this carrot tops smoothie: the whole carrot, leafy tops and all, blends with frozen pineapple, mango and banana into a creamy, tropical drink. The greens add a light parsley-like note, and it is ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup spinach
- 1 carrot include carrot tops
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- ½ cup mango frozen
- ½ banana
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender and add the spinach and carrot tops. Blend until smooth.
- Add the carrot, pineapple, mango and banana and blend again until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Tip: Wash carrot tops like fresh herbs: swish them in a bowl of water and dry them well, since the feathery greens trap grit.
- Blender Tip: No need to peel the carrot; just scrub it well and cut it into a few chunks for a standard blender. If the frozen fruit is hard to blend, let it thaw for 15 minutes first.
- Flavor Balance: If the carrot tops taste too strong, add a few more pineapple chunks or the rest of the banana.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 74mg, Potassium: 761mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 13279IU, Vitamin C: 85mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 1mg
