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Tropical Energy Smoothie

This is a delicious way to combine fruit with protein to energize you any time of day. One serving provides you with a rich source of health-promoting nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, manganese, and iodine. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 TBS tahini 1 medium ripe banana 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1-1/2 cups pineapple juice 1 medium papaya .

Directions:

1. Scoop out flesh from papaya with spoon. Add to blender with rest of ingredients. Blend until smooth.

   Serves 2 (8 oz glasses each)

Nutritional Profile

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Tropical Energy Smoothie 1.00 serving 473.50 grams 349.89 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating vitamin C 114.29 mg 190.5 9.8 excellent manganese 1.35 mg 67.5 3.5 very good potassium 1147.04 mg 32.8 1.7 good phosphorus 323.69 mg 32.4 1.7 good iodine 48.33 mcg 32.2 1.7 good folate 126.32 mcg 31.6 1.6 good calcium 306.11 mg 30.6 1.6 good vitamin B1 (thiamin) 0.43 mg 28.7 1.5 good vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.57 mg 28.5 1.5 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Tropical Energy Smoothie

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