I deem green figs the next best ingredient for green smoothies. Thank you Peanut Butter Runner for introducing me to one of Trader Joe’s newest frozen items: organic green figs. These babies are BIG. I adore fresh figs, but had never thought about using them in a smoothie.

Figs are a rich source of magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron and are high in fiber.

Here’s a recipe I whipped up yesterday afternoon – no sugar added!

Green Fig & Kale Smoothie

serves 1 // gluten-free & vegan

• 3/4 c. Trader Joe’s unsweetened coconut milk beverage (may substitute regular coconut milk)
• 1/2 small frozen banana
• 2 large frozen green figs
• 1/2 T hemp seeds
• 2 large handfuls fresh kale

suggested additions >> almond butter // dates // chia or flax // chard or spinach

 What’s the tastiest smoothie you’ve made recently?

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