Vegan Meal in Minutes:  Quick On-the-Go Green Smoothie

In today’s hustle-and-grind culture, finding the time to prepare and cook a healthy, delicious meal can be challenging. This article, “Vegan Meal in Minutes: Quick On-the-Go Green Smoothie”, is the ideal recipe for anyone looking to combine health with convenience, offering a nutritious on-the-go meal replacement for the time-conscious.

This smoothie can also serve as a snack and a wholesome dessert option. As a bonus, because of the natural sweetness of the fruit, chances are your children will love it. This delicious drink gives them essential vitamins and minerals to keep them active and healthy.

Ingredients Nutritional Benefits

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s explore some of the many benefits and nutrients found in the recipe’s ingredients:

Spinach Health Benefits

According to WebMD, Spinach is considered a superstar among green leafy vegetables. It’s very low in calories and full of many nutrients that are excellent for your overall well-being:

• Potassium – Spinach is rich in potassium. According to research results, a diet high in potassium can aid in lowering high blood pressure. Additionally, potassium can also aid in reducing the risk of kidney stones.
• Lutein – Spinach is full of lutein (antioxidants). Lutein is known to protect against age-related eye diseases such as Cataracts. Studies also indicate that women with more Lutein in their diet are 23% less likely to get Cataracts. 
• Vitamin K – Spinach is loaded with Vitamin K. Vitamin K is excellent for bone health.
• Vitamin A – Vitamin A can be found in Spinach. Vitamin A helps support the skin’s immune system and helps keep the skin healthy and vibrant as we age.

Mango Health Benefits

Mangos are a super fruit. They are a great source of many essential vitamins and minerals. They taste great and fulfill your craving for something sweet.

• Vitamin C – Vitamin C is one of the top vitamins found in Mangos. Vitamin C is essential for our immune function, skin health, and many other benefits.
• Vitamin A – Vitamin A is found in Mangos. Vitamin A is excellent for healthy skin and eye health.
• Vitamin B6 – Mango has Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps support brain and immune health. Mangos have no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.

Bananas Health Benefits

Like the mangos, bananas are a healthy alternative to satisfy a sweet tooth. Bananas offer many vitamins and minerals that can benefit your overall health:

• Fiber: Bananas are a good source of fiber. Studies show that fiber can help lower blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association highly recommends bananas as a healthy fruit to include in your diet for those with diabetes. 
• Potassium: As you’ve probably heard, bananas are a great source of potassium. In addition to the health benefits of potassium previously mentioned, bananas also contain fiber, vitamin B6, and other nutrients.
• Soaked Flaxseed Water – Soaked flaxseed water contains good fats, antioxidants, proteins, and many other nutritional benefits.

Check out this great article, “Flaxseeds Water On Empty Stomach: 7 Benefits of Starting Your Day With Soaked Flaxseeds Water,” on seven benefits of drinking soaked Flaxseed water.  

Green Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 to 2 handful of Spinach or 1 Cup of frozen Spinach
• 1 cup of frozen mango
• 1/2 medium Banana
• 1 cup of soaked Flaxseed water. Pre-soak 1/2 cup of flaxseed overnight or for at least 6 hours, or soak in boiling water for 30 minutes.
• Ginger root (Optional)

Kitchen Appliance Required:

Blender

Instructions:

• Put all ingredients into a blender, excluding soaked flaxseed water.
• Pour flaxseed water into a blender
• Blend until you reach the desired consistency
• Taste, add more ingredients if you like.
• That’s it! Simple and Easy

How-to-Make Smoothie Video

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