Zesty Lime Cilantro Smoothie
Servings: 1
Fresh cilantro, a whole peeled lime, banana and a little ginger make this cilantro smoothie taste like homemade limeade. Chia seeds add body and 12g fiber, and the whole thing takes 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1 banana
- 1 lime peeled
- ½ inch ginger root fresh
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender and add the spinach and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Add the banana, lime, ginger and chia seeds and blend again until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make It Thicker: Freeze the banana ahead for a colder, slushier smoothie.
- Prep Tip: Peel the lime completely and remove as much of the white pith as you can, since it's bitter.
- Herb Swap: If you don't like cilantro, use fresh parsley or mint instead.
- Storing: Best fresh. The chia seeds thicken it as it sits, so if you keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours, shake well and add a splash of water before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 240kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 43mg, Potassium: 758mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 3187IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 202mg, Iron: 3mg
