Stay energised with this 5-minute wheatgrass smoothie recipe. It's refreshing and perfectly sweet but with no added sweeteners. Thick and creamy; made with banana, frozen pineapple chunks, spinach and wheatgrass, to create a nutrient-packed shake, and a simple way to get in your greens.
BENEFITS OF WHEATGRASS?
A powerful antioxidant and concentrated form of nutrients, that’s been around since the 1930’s, Wheatgrass contains vitamins A,C & E as well as Iron, Calcium and amino acids. Antioxidants reverse the affect of free radicals (compounds in the body with links to ageing and other health issues). Antioxidants can also help fight chronic inflammation which occurs when the immune system reacts to particular health issues such as arthritis, stomach problems and skin issues. It’s now widely believed that properties in Wheatgrass (thylakoids) can help increase the release of hormones that decrease hunger and make you feel fuller for longer.
THE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup soy milk unsweetened
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 banana ripe
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- 1 cup ice cubes
- scoop wheat grass powder
METHOD:
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Add the soy milk, spinach, banana, pineapple, ice and wheatgrass in a high-speed blender and blend for one minute or until creamy in texture.
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Add your favourite toppings. I used chia seeds, mango, coconut and frozen grapes.
- Calories 154
- Vitamin A 3360IU 67%
- Vitamin C 61.5mg 75%
- Calcium 206mg 21%
- Iron 1.8mg 10%
