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Spring Salad Smoothie Prep Time:  15 minutes Yield:  Makes 1 smoothie (about 1 cup) Ingredients 1/2 cup   carrot juice 1/2  small ripe avocado, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup   baby spinach or mâche 1/4 cup   ice 3 tablespoons   frozen wheatgrass juice thawed (such as Evergreen brand) 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tablespoons   fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon   ground flaxseeds 1/2 teaspoon   matcha tea powder Pinch fine sea salt Preparation 1. Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a chilled serving glass, and serve Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 270 Fat per serving: 18g Saturated fat per serving: 2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 10g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 4g Protein per serving: 7g Carbohydrates per serving: 27g Fiber per serving: 10g Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg Iron per serving: 5mg Sodium per serving: 58mg Calcium...

Oats And Nuts Lollypops Preparing finger foods for kids can always be a daunting experience, especially when you are trying to make the snack healthy, tasty and visually appealing for your child. Try this tasty, healthy simple lollipop recipe . Ingredients: • 1/2 cup dates chopped • 1/4 cup roasted rolled oats • 1/4 cup lightly roasted and finely chopped mixed nuts (almond,walnuts,pistachios) • 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (til) • 1 tbsp flax seeds Method 1. Heat a non-stick pan, add the dates and cook on a slow flame until the dates melt, while stirring continuously. 2. Remove from flame, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep aside to cool slightly. 3. Grease your hands with ghee and divide into equal portions, shape into a round balls and insert a small stick in the centre. 4. Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.