Arugula Pina Colada Smoothie

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1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 1/4 cups chopped pineapple (about 180 grams) 1 cup arugula (30 grams), rinsed

1 quarter-size piece of ginger, peeled
2 heaping tablespoons of brown rice protein powder (vanilla flavor)
2 or 3 ice cubes
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute. Pour into a glass, garnish with an orange slice and enjoy.
Yield: 1 generous serving.
Advance preparation: This is best enjoyed right away. Nutritional information per serving: 215 calories; 7 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 40 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 46 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein