Recipe: Shamrock smoothie

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya. Make this healthy version of one commonly found at a fast-food restaurant for breakfast or as a snack. Filled with good-for-you spinach, sweet apples and mint, it’s a great option for practically any time of the day.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped apple with skin on
• 1 cup packed spinach
• ¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves, about 25 leaves
• 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (could use vanilla if preferred)
• 1 cup water or milk of choice
• 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds (depends on desired thickness of smoothie)
• 2 teaspoons honey

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses and serve or refrigerate.

Smoothie will keep in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

180 calories, 4g fat (0.5g saturated fat), 65mg sodium, 24g carbohydrates, 15g protein, 6g fiber

Recipe from Cecelia Jacobson, Registered Dietitian for the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.