Name: Green Spinach Superfood Shots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 medium red apple, cored and sliced; 2 cups packed fresh spinach; 1 cup roughly chopped celery (2-3 stalks); 1 cup coconut water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Green Spinach Superfood Shots

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Spinach, celery and apples pack a nutritional punch in this green superfood shot. Spinach is rich in vitamin A, folate, calcium and iron, and pairing it with vitamin C-rich lemon juice helps your body absorb the iron from the leafy greens. Apples hold a lot of their cancer-fighting antioxidants in the peel, and while you may glaze over celery juice, the crisp green stalks contain the antioxidant apigenin, which can promote the death of cancerous cells, according to lab research.

By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD

Updated on July 30, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 ounces

Nutrition Profile:

Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Immunity

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Ingredients

1 medium red apple, cored and sliced
2 cups packed fresh spinach
1 cup roughly chopped celery (2-3 stalks)
1 cup coconut water
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Combine apple, spinach, celery, coconut water and lemon juice in a blender; blend on high speed until smooth.
Arrange a double layer of cheesecloth in a strainer, and place the strainer over a shallow bowl or large glass jar. Gently pour the juice mixture into the strainer and let the liquid gradually seep through the cheesecloth and into the storage vessel. Once all of the liquid is strained, discard the solids. Cover and refrigerate the shots until chilled, about 15 minutes, or for up to 1 week.

Tips

Equipment: Cheesecloth

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

45	Calories
0g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 oz
Calories 45
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 0g	0%
Vitamin A 1545IU	31%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Folate 42mcg	10%
Sodium 49mg	2%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 311mg	7%

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.