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Ingredients:

• 1 cup peaches
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 handful of fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup brewed green tea, chilled

Directions:

1. Peel, slice, and freeze half a banana.
2. Brew green tea using 1 1/2 cups of water. Let cool to room temperature or in refrigerator.
3. Blend peaches, frozen banana, spinach, honey and green tea until desired consistency.
4. Drink immediately or freeze and re-blend mixture to enjoy later.

Yield:

2 cups, 1 serving

Source:

Natalie Lowell is a volunteer at Dana-Farber and graduate of Simmons College with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is an aspiring doctor, hoping to remind people to celebrate food and all the health benefits it has to offer. Her mother is a nurse at Dana-Farber and inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare.

Nutrition Tip

Smoothies are a quick, easy way to enjoy a refreshing, nutrient-rich meal or snack. This snack is light and nutritious. Prepare the smoothie the night before an appointment and re-blend in the morning before heading out.