Healthy Drink Recipes Healthy Smoothie Recipes Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipes Healthy Coconut Smoothie Recipes Berry-Coconut Smoothie 5.0 (1) 1 Review Add protein and fiber to your smoothie--without dairy or protein powder--with lentils. They're a sneaky source of plant-based protein in this healthy smoothie recipe. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup cooked red lentils (see Tips), cooled ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla coconut milk beverage ½ cup frozen mixed berries ½ cup frozen sliced banana 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon honey 3 ice cubes Directions Place lentils, coconut milk, berries, banana, coconut, honey and ice cubes in a blender. Blend on high until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with more coconut, if desired. Tips Tips: To cook red lentils: Cook in boiling water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. (1 cup dry = 2 1/2 cups cooked.) Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Or freeze in 1/2-cup portions for up to 3 months (thaw before using). Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 8g Fat 58g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 58g 21% Dietary Fiber 9g 31% Total Sugars 21g Added Sugars 6g 12% Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 8g 11% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Vitamin A 440IU 9% Vitamin C 16mg 18% Folate 94mcg 23% Sodium 26mg 1% Calcium 109mg 8% Iron 3mg 19% Magnesium 73mg 17% Potassium 614mg 13% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved