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This nopalito smoothie combines ripe banana with frozen nopalitos and refreshing citrus juice for a nutrient-rich drink. A great option for breakfast or a snack.

1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup diced nopalitos, frozen
1 tablespoon Key or Mexican lime juice, or to taste
1 cup cold orange, pineapple, or grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon honey
Combine the banana, nopalitos, lime juice, fruit juice, and honey in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Pour the drink into a tall glass. Serve the nopalito smoothie immediately.
Nopalitos are cactus pads that have been peeled and diced. They are often used in Mexican cuisine, and can be found in markets that sell Hispanic foods. Nopalitos can be eaten raw or cooked, and are often used as an ingredient in salads, soups, and stews. Nopalitos are a good source of fiber and vitamins, and can help to lower blood sugar levels.
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