Mean Green Smoothie Bowls

This delicious bright green smoothie bowl recipe contains powerful antioxidants. Top with cucumber slices and fresh parsley sprigs for a pretty presentation. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

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  Total Time

  Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
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  Makes

  6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 medium green apples, chopped
• 2 celery ribs (with leaves), chopped
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 8 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 cup unfiltered or filtered apple juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• Optional: sliced or chopped cucumber, sliced or chopped apples, minced fresh parsley and additional celery leaves

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled bowls; top as desired. Serve immediately.
  

Nutrition Facts

1 smoothie bowl: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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