Recipe: Spinach-Pear Smoothie

How much fiber are you getting everyday? FYI, women need 25 grams and men need a whopping 38 grams! I know my husband and I haven't been getting enough, so I've been trying to sneak in a little extra into every meal. I bought a fiber supplement and have been making more beans, which are ridiculously high in fiber. I get bored of beans, though, and tired of cooking, so we have smoothies a couple nights a week. They're a great way to get your veggies and fruit and they're fun to make!

This smoothie has some awesome superfoods in it and contains almost 9 grams of fiber. Drink up!

 

Ingredients:

½ cup milk or juice
1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 cup spinach leaves
2 tsp fiber powder

1 small pear, chopped

¼ cup blueberries

¼ cup pineapple pieces

1 tsp chia seeds

½ scoop protein powder (optional)

Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the milk/juice, lemon juice and spinach leaves. Blend till smooth.
2. Add fiber powder and blend
3. Add fruit, one portion at a time.
4. Throw in the remaining ingredients and blend it all up. Pour over ice and enjoy!

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