Tart Apple, Strawberry and Basil Hidden Greens Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 apples
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 to 15 strawberries (approx. 1 1/2” in diameter)
  • 8 to 10 basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp golden flax seed
  • 2 cups roughly chopped hearts of romaine leaves
  • Zest of one lime (approx. 1 tsp)

Tart Apple, Strawberry and Basil Hidden Greens Smoothie

  • Yield
    2 servings
  • Prep time
    00:05
  • Cook time
    00:01
  • Level
    Simple

Delicious Pink Lady apples combine with vibrant, red strawberries, fresh basil, romaine leaves, lime zest, and some flax seed for a smoothie welcomed any time of the day…offering a delicious way to start the morning or even a great treat for kids getting home from school. The apple-berry combo is highlighted by a light hint of sweet basil and brightened with the addition of lime zest. The flax seed is a great supplemental nutritious add that doesn’t fight for the flavor limelight; happy to remain in the background along with the romaine.

Each 12-ounce serving of this smoothie delivers approximately 52.2% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin A and approximately 71.2% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). And, the final product looks more like a fruit-slush treat than a good-for-you concoction.

This recipe originally appeared on The Stem, an inspiring blog for cooking with fresh fruit, by Stemilt Growers. Read the full post here. Plus, don’t miss the 6 Steps to Create a Healthy Smoothie Recipe.

Directions

Add apple, then ice, water, strawberries, basil, flax, romaine, and lime zest to pitcher of high-speed electric blender (one suitable for crushing ice and handling firm textures). Blend on high (or use “smoothie” option, if applicable) for approximately 1 minute. (If necessary, stop machine intermittently to scrape down sides or press ingredients down to remove any air pockets that might impede blending.) Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

Calories: 160.1, Fat Content: 4.2g, Protein Content: 3.0g, Carbohydrate Content: 33.6g, Fiber Content: 9.4g, Sugar Content: 21.7g, Potassium Content: 151.4mg, Sodium Content: 8.9mg.