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Mango-Coconut Green Smoothie

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Mango-Coconut Green Smoothie

From EatingWell: September/October 2014
Diabetic Exchanges & WW Points
Makes: 1 serving (about 1-1/2 cups)
Total Time: 5 minutes

Mango, banana and kale are blended with coconut water and protein-rich cottage cheese in this delicious smoothie recipe. Flaxseed gives this smoothie a boost of healthy omega-3 fats.

1/2 cup coconut water
1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup chopped kale
1 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 medium banana)
1/2 cup frozen mango
1 tablespoon flaxseed or flaxmeal
1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional)


Add coconut water and cottage cheese to a blender, then add kale, banana, mango, flaxseed (or meal) and sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.

Per serving: 336 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 61 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 35 g total sugars; 17 g protein; 10 g fiber; 462 mg sodium ++++ Exchanges: 3-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1-1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat ++++ WWP: 6