7 Delicious Diet Smoothie Recipes

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Gingery Strawberry-Kale Smoothie

Serves 2

When you make a smoothie that uses greens, such as kale or spinach, you'll end up with a nicer texture if you blend them with the ingredients, and then add the ice.

1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed (8 ounces)

6 large fresh curly kale leaves, stems removed

1/2 cup cold water

3 tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger

2 teaspoons

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Photo by: thinkstock

Gingery Strawberry-Kale Smoothie

Serves 2

When you make a smoothie that uses greens, such as kale or spinach, you'll end up with a nicer texture if you blend them with the ingredients, and then add the ice.

1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed (8 ounces)

6 large fresh curly kale leaves, stems removed

1/2 cup cold water

3 tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger

2 teaspoons honey

1 cup ice cubes

Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender; purée until smooth. Add ice cubes; purée until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 98; Fat: 1g (0g sat fat); Protein: 3.1g; Carb: 23.2g; Fiber: 3.7g; Chol: 0mg; Sodium: 31mg; Calcium: 112mg

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