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Roasted Apricot Green Smoothie

This roasted apricot smoothie gets a healthy green boost with spinach and natural spinach extract to help keep you feeling full longer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apricot green smoothie, apricot smoothie, gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 2 apricots pitted and quartered
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 scoop AppeFIT apple punch
  • 1 cup coconut milk from a can
  • 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum optional for thickness
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss apricots, cinnamon, sea salt, vanilla bean paste and coconut sugar together in a small bowl. Spread out in an even layer on the baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a blender, add cooled apricots and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

*A scoop of vanilla whey protein powder (or other protein powder) would be great in this as well for an added protein boost.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 127mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g