Continuing the theme of my post-vacation shape up, I went home and drank my veggies for lunch in the form of a Green Monster Spinach Smoothie!
Green Monster Spinach Smoothies are one of my top secret diet weapons, because although they’re packed with baby spinach, which make my skin, hair, nails, and overall self feel totally great, they do not taste healthy at all. I repeat, they do not taste healthy at all.
PLUS!
- Spinach is fat free, cholesterol free, low in calories, and very low in sodium
- Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K, iron, fiber, folate, and lutein
- Leutin is an antioxidant that promotes good eye health, and may help prevent cancer of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate, and even dementia.
- Dole lab tests found spinach juice has twice the chlorophyl, eight times the calcium, six times the magnesium, 10 times the potassium, 15 times the vitamin C and 43 times the vitamin A of wheatgrass juice!
Are you convinced yet? Well channel your inner Popeye and get to blending already!
First add 1 sliced frozen banana, and 1 Tablespoon peanut butter in a blender. Tip: PEEL and SLICE your bananas before you freeze them.
Next add bulking agents for staying power, like protein-packed vanilla Greek yogurt, and creamy unsweetened vanilla almond milk. You could use any kind of milk you want – cow’s, rice, soy, etc.
PS I started calling cow’s milk, well, cow’s milk, after I stopped drinking it last year in favor of almond milk and it freaks. Ben. out. So hysterical.
Fill the blender the rest of the way up with baby spinach. I think I fit about 4 cups in there today!
Start the blender on “high blend” until everything’s mixed up, then switch it over to “liquify” to get the Green Monster velvety smooth.
Pure green gold!
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Green Monster Spinach Smoothie
Description
Green Monster Spinach Smoothie is packed with good-for-you ingredients — it's my favorite way to start the day!Â
Ingredients
- 1 frozen sliced banana
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 cup 0% Vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze (or other kind of milk)
- 4 cups baby spinach (or more, or less)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I almost feel guilty enjoying one of these babies, as it tastes like a sweet, indulgent ice cream shake. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or even a snack.
Try throwing in different kinds of greens, protein powder, and any frozen fruit or berry combo under the sun. The sky’s the limit with this ultra-healthy, not-healthy-tasting Green Monster Spinach Smoothie!
*Sources: Dole, WH Foods, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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Sounds good…but is there any substitute you can suggest to replace the peanut butter?
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I just made this smoothie this morning and I loved it!!! Thank you so much for posting this! I’m going to add a little more spinach next time :) yay!
Robyne 01.27.2012
I gotta’ tell you, I (well, hubby) was skeptical at first…but it was YUMMY! The only thing I did different was add another 1/2 tsp of the peanut butter, used Activa Light Vanilla yogurt and about 1/2 – 1 cup of crushed ice. I like my smoothies more like a milkshake!
Rachel 01.27.2012
I just made this minus the greek yogurt……….yummy!!! Thanks!
Kacie 01.27.2012
Ok, so I saw this on pintrest. And as a certified fast food junkie who eats nothing green I wanted to give it a whirl.. I have to admit I was not convinced it would be “drinkable” first because of the color second because the main ingredient is spinach. Again, I HaTE all things green and if I’m being honest all veggies.. So, with an open mind and willingness to try new things in 2012 I made it and actually like it. So thank u for helping me take one baby step to eating healthier :)
Sarah 01.27.2012
I am wondering if you have anything suggestions for something else then Peanut Butter? I have a daughter that is allergic to nuts, but I would love her to have this drink!
Sarah 01.27.2012
Thank you so much for this! My husband and I tried it this morning and we both love it. It is very filling! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful things! LOVE IT!!!!