Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie)
YIELD: 2 drinks
· ½ cup nopal (cactus pads cleaned, spines removed), julienned
· ½ cucumber, peeled and chopped
· 1 lime, juiced
· 1 cup water
Crushed ice (optional)
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. If you want it to be less chunky then blend longer and or add more water.
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.
This cactus smoothie is chock-full of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and B, cleanses the liver and colon and provides an uber-rich source of fiber and hydration.
The nopal cactus is a plant native to the mountains of Mexico. It has been used since ancient times as both a food and for its medicinal and health benefits. Read about the incredible health benefits here. This smoothie is supposed to be great for overeating and hangovers too! For best results, drink this juice for seven days straight.
From: muybuenocookbook.com
· ½ cup nopal (cactus pads cleaned, spines removed), julienned
· ½ cucumber, peeled and chopped
· 1 lime, juiced
· 1 cup water
Crushed ice (optional)
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. If you want it to be less chunky then blend longer and or add more water.
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.
This cactus smoothie is chock-full of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and B, cleanses the liver and colon and provides an uber-rich source of fiber and hydration.
The nopal cactus is a plant native to the mountains of Mexico. It has been used since ancient times as both a food and for its medicinal and health benefits. Read about the incredible health benefits here. This smoothie is supposed to be great for overeating and hangovers too! For best results, drink this juice for seven days straight.
From: muybuenocookbook.com