Superfood Berry and Pitaya Smoothie
A delicious and super nutritious, protein-packed smoothie made out of antioxidant-rich dragonfruit powder, berries and walnuts
Ingredients
- 80g (⅔ cup) walnuts
- 180g (1½ cups) strawberries/ raspberries/ blueberries
- 300g (1¼ cups) filtered water
- 2 tbsp vegan protein powder
- 2 tbsp pitaya/ dragonfruit powder
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a blender and blend well.
Notes
This smoothie can be enjoyed for breakfast or as an in between snack to increase your fruit and vegetable intake along with healthy omega 3 fatty acids and protein. PItaya powder is rich in antioxidants called betalains which are cardio-protective, help protect against cancer and along with omega 3 from the walnuts and other antioxidants from the berries, helps reduce inflammation.
Approximate micronutrient info per serving:
**Vitamins:***
B1 (Thiamine): 0.1 / 1.1 mg – 11%
B2 (Riboflavin): 0.1 / 1.1 mg – 8%
B3 (Niacin): 0.9 / 14.0 mg – 6%
B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 0.3 / 5.0 mg – 7%
B6 (Pyridoxine): 0.3 / 1.3 mg – 24%
B12 (Cobalamin): 0.0 / 2.4 µg – 0%
Folate: 54.7 / 400.0 µg – 14%
Vitamin A: 1.7 / 700.0 µg – 0%
Vitamin C: 36.3 / 75.0 mg – 48%
Vitamin D: 0.0 / 600.0 IU – 0%
Vitamin E: 0.7 / 15.0 mg – 4%
Vitamin K: 9.1 / 90.0 µg – 10%
**Minerals:***
Calcium: 52.6 / 1000.0 mg – 5%
Copper: 0.5 / 0.9 mg – 58%
Iron: 1.3 / 18.0 mg – 7%
Magnesium: 73.7 / 320.0 mg – 23%
Manganese: 1.6 / 1.8 mg – 87%
Phosphorus: 163.5 / 700.0 mg – 23%
Potassium: 380.4 / 2600.0 mg – 15%
Selenium: 3.0 / 55.0 µg – 5%
Sodium: 161.5 / 1500.0 mg – 11%
Zinc: 1.2 / 8.0
% RDA base on an adult female
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 300g (1 large glass)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 366kcalTotal Fat: 28.3gNet Carbohydrates: 13.6gFiber: 5.4gProtein: 15.7g
