Green Power Smoothie
High in protein and fibre and low in fat, green split peas are a surprising — and delicious — addition to this smoothie.
Servings 3.5 cups (875 mL)
Calories 173
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked split green peas, chilled (see notes)
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice water
- 1 cup (250 mL) packed torn spinach
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice cubes
- 1 apple, skin on, cored & cubed
- 1 pear, skin on, cored & cubed
- 1/2 banana
Instructions
- Place cooked peas in blender with ice water and blend thoroughly.
- Add spinach and ice cubes and blend well.
- Gradually add cubed apple, pear and banana and continue to blend until totally mixed. Pour into serving glass.
Notes
- 1 cup (250 mL) dry split peas will make about 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cooked split peas. Freeze extra cooked split peas peas in small containers for your next smoothie.
- To cook split peas: rinse dry split peas and place in a large saucepan. For every cup (250 mL) of split peas, use 3 cups (750 mL) of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the peas are soft, about 25-30 minutes.
- For a delicious change, blend 1 cup (250 mL) power smoothie with several additional ice cubes and 1/4 cup (60 mL) Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1cup (250 mL) | Calories: 173 | Carbohydrate: 36g | Fibre: 5g | Sugars: 14g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 541mg | Iron: 2mg