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An iron rich smoothie in a glass with an avocado in the background.
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Iron Rich Smoothie

Help to meet your daily iron requirements by including this iron rich smoothie in your diet.
Prep Time6 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: Australian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: green smoothie, iron, iron deficiency, smoothie recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Sarah Bell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 50 g frozen chopped banana 1/2 cup
  • 50 g frozen strawberries 1/2 cup
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 medjool date pitted
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 orange peeled and quartered
  • ¼ avocado seed and skin removed
  • 1 cup coconut water

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender along with half cup of ice.
  • Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve straight away.

Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate only. 
The iron requirement for a woman of 19-50 years is 18mg per day.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 2007mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 6075IU | Vitamin C: 131mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 5mg