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small clear glass of licuado de nopal smoothie garnished with a slice of cucumber and fresh nopal.
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Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie)

Drink this smoothie every morning before you eat anything else. This juice is rich in fiber, helps speed up your metabolism, and helps eliminate grease and toxins.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 drinks
Author: Yvette Marquez

Ingredients

  • ½ cup nopal cactus pads cleaned, spines removed, sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup water
  • Crushed ice optional

Instructions

  • Store julienned nopal in snack bags in the freezer. To make one smoothie use only half the bag of nopal.
  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend.

Notes

  •  If you want it to be less chunky then blend longer and or add more water.
  • Swap in coconut water for added potassium.
  • Add in frozen pineapple, mango, bananas, or berries for a boost of sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg