201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy: Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Your Pregnancy Diet by Nicole Cormier Page B

thoroughly combined.
Add remaining rice milk while blending until desired texture is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
128
1g
2g
16mg
5g
32g

Berry Bananas
    Helps boost energy levels
    This smoothie is packed with fiber and protein, which makes it a complete snack and perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. So, make this smoothie before going out for your afternoon errands. You’ll be satisfied until dinner.
    YIELDS: 4–6 CUPS
    1 cup romaine lettuce
    1 pint blueberries
    1 pint raspberries
    2 pints strawberries
    2 bananas, peeled
    1 cup vanilla almond milk
    1 cup Greek-style yogurt
Combine romaine, berries, bananas, and milk in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add Greek-style yogurt while blending until desired texture is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
230
2g
9g
66mg
11g
49g

Go Nuts for Chocolate!
    Good for pregnancy cravings
    You may only think of eating nuts by the handful, but nuts are actually the perfect food to add to your smoothies. Almonds are one of the most nutritious nuts, because they are high in calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin E, all of which are crucial for a healthy baby. In addition, the protein from the almonds and the fiber from the banana in this recipe will help you beat your cravings. Talk about a win-win!
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 ⁄ 4 cup almonds
    1 cup vanilla almond milk
    2 tablespoons raw powdered cocoa
    1 cup watercress
    1 banana, peeled
    1 tablespoon agave nectar (optional)
Combine almonds and 1 ⁄ 2 cup almond milk in a blender and blend until almonds are completely emulsified.
Add cocoa, followed by the watercress, banana, nectar, and remaining 1 ⁄ 2 cup almond milk while blending until desired texture is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
143
7g
4g
56mg
4g
19g

Mango Supreme
    Good for your baby’s bones and development
    Mangos and bananas make one sweet combination, and with the amazing amounts of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals you get from blending them with rich greens, this smoothie is the perfect combination of delightful taste and sound nutrition. The calcium and magnesium of mangos can relax your muscles and relieve the day’s stress, and the vitamin A and vitamin C are crucial in building your baby’s bones and supporting each developmental stage throughout pregnancy.
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 cup iceberg lettuce
    2 mangos, peeled and pits removed
    1 banana, peeled
    2 cups purified water
Combine iceberg, mangos, banana, and 1 cup of water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining cup of water while blending until desired texture is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
96
0g
1g
7mg
3g
25g

Just Peachy
    Good for your baby’s nervous system
    Peaches can offer a sweet nectar taste to almost anything. They also offer you a smoothie full of folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium… all of which will help your baby-to-be’s nervous system develop correctly. This smoothie would go perfectly with a protein—such as 1 ⁄ 4 cup of nuts or a Greek yogurt—during snack time.
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 cup romaine lettuce
    3 peaches, pitted (peel removed, optional)
    1 banana
    1 ⁄ 2 cup water
Combine romaine, peaches, banana, and 1 ⁄ 4 cup of water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 ⁄ 4 cup of water while blending until desired texture is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
72
0g
1g
2mg
3g
18g

A Daring Pearing
    Good for fighting infections during pregnancy
    Because pears aren’t in season year round, the frozen option is available at almost any grocery store, and will make equally delicious green smoothies. Pears provide your taste buds with a delicious mouthful of fiber and vitamin C that will help keep you healthy throughout your pregnancy.
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 cup spinach
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