Iron-Rich Smoothie Bowl
Servings: 2
My iron-rich smoothie bowl starts with spinach and pepitas, two of my favorite plant sources of iron. Strawberries and cherries add vitamin C, which helps your body absorb plant iron, and cacao makes it taste like dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 cup spinach fresh
- 2 cup coconut water unsweetened
- ½ cup pepitas raw
- 1 cup strawberries frozen
- 1 cup cherries frozen
- 2 bananas
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp maca powder optional
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into a blender. Add the spinach and pepitas and blend on high until smooth.
- Add the strawberries, cherries, bananas, cacao powder and maca powder, if using, and blend until thick and smooth. Spoon into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make It Thicker: Freeze the bananas ahead of time, and start with 1 1/2 cups coconut water, adding more only if the blender needs it.
- Greens Swap: Use kale, Swiss chard or another leafy green in place of the spinach.
- Blender Tip: In a standard blender, soak the pepitas in water for a few hours and drain them for a smoother blend.
- Storing: Best eaten right away, but leftovers keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. They'll loosen into a drinkable smoothie, so stir before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups, Calories: 338kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 291mg, Potassium: 1784mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 4351IU, Vitamin C: 77mg, Calcium: 159mg, Iron: 5mg
