breakfast

Green Power Smoothie

PregnancyAmericanEasyServes 25 min

Blended pasteurized milk, Greek yogurt, a handful of spinach, banana, and peanut butter.

This creamy smoothie is a powerhouse of accessible nutrition for any stage of pregnancy. Greek yogurt and milk provide excellent calcium and protein to support the hardening of the baby's bones and fuel rapid tissue growth. Spinach contributes valuable iron and folate for climbing blood volume, while peanut butter offers healthy fats and steady energy to keep the mother feeling satisfied all morning.

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One serving≈540 kcal · 30 g protein

Calories540 kcal

Protein30 g

Carbs52 g · 30.7g sugar

Fat26 g · 7.1g sat

Fiber9.4 g

Sodium302 mg

Folate125 mcg DFE

Iron2.7 mg

Calcium461 mg

Choline90 mg

Iodine90 mcg

Vitamin D90 IU

Vitamin B121.7 mcg

Zinc3.1 mg

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups pasteurized milk
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 cups spinach, washed well
2 bananas, frozen in chunks
4 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp chia seeds

Method

1Place the milk, Greek yogurt, spinach, frozen bananas, peanut butter, and chia seeds into a high-speed blender.
2Blend on high for 60 to 90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no leafy pieces remain.
3Pour evenly into two large glasses and serve immediately.

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