The Southside of Morocco Smoothie

Zoomer | February 5th, 2012

(NC)—A refreshing twist on the traditional breakfast smoothie, his drink uses Moroccan inspired flavours to create a deliciously uplifting beverage that’s sure to brighten up any morning.

Ingredients

3 strawberries

2 oz (30 mL) pomegranate juice

5 mint leaves

3/4 oz (20 mL) fresh lime juice

3/4 oz (20 mL) agave syrup (1:1 ratio with water)

1 slice fresh ginger

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1-2 tbsp (5-10 mL) almond butter

Directions

Add each ingredient to a blender or food processor and mix until well blended. Serve in a glass, with or without ice, and garnish with a mint sprig. For a slushy texture, blend ingredients with ice or substitute with frozen strawberries.

Makes 1 smoothie

Nutritional Analysis per 1 smoothie: per 1 smoothie

Calories: 158, Fibre: 2.4 g, Fat: 9.8 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sat Fat: 1.7 g, Sodium: 79.8 mg, Mono Fat: 14.3 g, Calcium: 51.9 mg, Poly Fat: 2 g, Magnesium: 54.9 mg, Protein: 8.9 g, Potassium: 243.8 mg, Carb: 18 g, Vitamin E: 4.3 mg*

* total alpha-tocopherol equivalents

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