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Orange Carrot Smoothie With Ginger & Dates

Name: Orange Carrot Smoothie With Ginger & Dates
Prep time: 15

(11 votes, average: 4.09 out of 5)

15 min prep

1 servings

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6 ingredients

Adding vegetables to your smoothie is a great way to get a substantial, healthy snack. Carrots and oranges load this drink with beta-carotene and vitamin C, plus we’ve added some ground flaxseed and dates...

1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed
3 pitted dates
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
2 ice cubes

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

403 cals

Fat

3 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

1 g

Carbohydrates

96 g

Sugar

75 g

Fiber

11 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

89 mg

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Best if served immediately.

Chef Tips

If you only can find flax seeds, you can turn them into meal by pulsing them in your coffee grinder.

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