Cactus pads(or Nopalitos) are good source of both vitamin C and Calcium.
Pineapple is rich in vitamin C and is a good source of dietary fiber.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cactus pad, spines removed , cleaned and cut small(Nopalitos)
- ¼ cup Aloe gel (a small piece of aloe Vera)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp raw honey(or your choice of a sweetener)
Instructions
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First, to get the Aloe gel, cut out a piece of aloe Vera.
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Cut out the end and the edges.
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Cut out the green parts until obtain a nice clear piece which is the Aloe gel (about ¼ cup).
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Put the cactus pieces, aloe gel, pineapple chunks, water, and honey in a blender.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour into a glass and drink up.
Will this help with losing weight?
I know it is healthy but for weight loss, I would ask a dietitian to be sure!
Can i make enough a batch to store in fridge and if so, how long will it keep?
I usually make this smoothie fresh to drink it the same day. I am not really sure how long it will keep in the fridge. I would better ask a nutritionist for that.