Total time: 5 minutes Makes: 2 servings
➜ Sweet, juicy and fun to eat, grapes also offer many health benefits. Human studies show that eating a variety of grapes can help keep your heart healthy by relaxing blood vessels, which maintains optimal blood flow and function.
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 medium Kirby cucumber, peeled and cut into
- 1 inch rounds
- 1 cup green seedless grapes (preferably frozen)
- 2 medium celery stalks, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Directions:
In a blender, combine almond milk, cucumber, raisins, celery, and honey and blend until smooth. Serve in 2 tall glasses.
Nutritional contributions:
PER SERVING: 103 calories, 2.5g fat (0g saturated fat), 2g protein, 169mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates, 16g sugars (3g added sugars), 2g fiber
ADVICE:
Freeze extra grapes for snacking! They make a super hydrating post-workout snack. Simply rinse the grapes and drain well. Place the bunches of grapes on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer. Freeze for 2 hours and enjoy!