Fiber-Rich Fig Smoothie (With Lots of Greens!)

By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND

Consuming extra greens in the diet is so easily done with smoothies and juices. Greens are so important for good health and wellness as they provide numerous beneficial phytonutrients, minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium plus they are higher in plant proteins and fats. Greens also contain Vitamin A, K, C and B vitamins. Change up your typical green smoothie by using figs! Figs are beneficial for their fiber content and have been prescribed to help sluggish bowels.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
2 figs (dried or fresh)
1/3 avocado
2 large handfuls of greens (spinach, kale or romaine (cos))
1-2 dates
½ lime, squeezed (optional)
1 large handful of ice

Directions

Wash all produce well.
If you are using dried figs it is best to soak this in water for 1-2 hours.
Remove the pit from the dates and juice the lime.
Add all ingredients into the blender and blend on high until smooth.

Servings: 1

Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)

Substitutions

Fig – berries, pear
Avocado – banana, pineapple, mango
Greens – broccoli florets, cucumber, celery
Dates – honey, maple syrup (1 tsp. per date)
Coconut water – coconut milk, Almond milk, hazelnut milk, rice milk, hemp milk

Calories: 280

Fat: 9g

Trans Fat: 1.5g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 340mg

Carbohydrates: 52g

Fiber: 12g

Sugars: 27g

Protein: 5g