Kiwi Orange-Flower Smoothie

Makes 2 servings

The next time you crave a tropical vacation, save the money, and make this smoothie instead! Fresh kiwis blended with aromatic orange-flower essence, sweet pineapples, creamy bananas, and savory basil, give every sip of this smoothie a refreshing burst of flavor.

INGREDIENTS

5 kiwis, peeled and chopped
½ cup pineapple, chopped*
¼ cup basil leaves, loosely packed
1 banana
2 tablespoons orange-flower essence
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Note: *Use fresh, frozen, or canned pineapple.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all Ingredients in a blender except sesame seeds, and process until smooth.
2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until cool.
3. Pour into two glasses and top each with half of the sesame seeds before serving (optional).

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 190 (9%)
Total Fat 3.7 g (6%)
Saturated Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.18 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 42.36 g (16%)
Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g (27%)
Total Sugars: 25.57 g (28%)
Protein: 3.69 g (7%)
Vitamin A 67 mcg (3%)
Vitamin C 11.1 mcg (15%)
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Potassium 321 mg (7%)
Calcium 16 mg (2%)
Iron 0.6 mg (3%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new Desserts on the Mediterranean cookbook here