Carrot and Apple Smoothie
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This is a recipe that can be put together within minutes, but what if you can’t get your pre-teen to down it? Don’t fret, here’s a quick fix. Involve him in the preparation process – the fact that he has made the smoothie is enough encouragement for him to gulp it down. Is there even a need to mention the health benefits of carrot and apple combined?
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 2 People | 10-15 Minutes | 0 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, washed and peeled
- 1/2 lemon, peeled
- few leafs such as red lettuce or carrot greens
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 apple
Method
Step 1
Throw in all the ingredients in the juicer. Run it for 1-2 minutes. Drink immediately. Strain the juice if you want a smooth smoothie; however it is not recommended, since straining eliminates the fiber content completely.
Step 2
It is recommended that you peel the carrots otherwise it tastes a little bitter. If you want the recipe to be extra sweet, add one more apple.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 116 Kcal |
| Proteins | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 87 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
Tip -Sugar or artificial sweetener can be used for added sweetness. A few other vegetable-fruit combinations that can be done are spinach – apple, wheatgrass-orange, cabbage-pear etc.
