IRON RICH GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPES

1. Pear-Banana-Parsley Green Smoothie

1 large banana, peeled

1 large Bartlett pear, cored

1 cup fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley

1 cup fresh baby spinach

8 ounces of filtered water

Calories: 280 ' Protein: 5 grams ' Fiber: 13.3 grams ' Carbs: 71 grams ' Calcium: 12% Iron: 5.3mg ' Vitamin A: 57% DV ' Vitamin C: 147% DV

2. Orange-Coconut Green Smoothie 

1 large banana, peeled

1 orange, peeled and deseeded

2 cups curly kale, chopped

8 ounces unsweetened coconut milk

Calories: 300 ' Protein: 9 grams ' Fiber: 6.6 grams ' Carbs: 61 grams ' Calcium: 30% Iron: 3.2mg ' Vitamin A: 118% DV ' Vitamin C: 340% DV