Green Monster Smoothie
It seems as though most of the healthy things I’ve been featuring have been green. There’s Green Enchiladas. The Green Spinach Quinoa Muffins. Green salads. Perhaps that’s because spinach just seems so perfect. Healthy. Bright. Vibrant green colors! Full of vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, fiber, iron. It works as an anti-inflammatory and helps fight cancer. It’s the real-deal when it comes to tasty and healthy.
This Spinachy Green Monster Smoothie’s great for a detox or cleanse, helps alkalize your system, it’s refreshing, smooth, and packed with those healthy vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. And, best of all, it totally makes you feel energized!
If the idea of a veggie smoothie turns you off, I can honestly say that you can’t taste the spinach in this. It simply tastes like a glass of pineapple-banana juice. Yummy! And, the smoothie’s lighter that you might expect; it’s a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
There are many versions of the Green Monster Smoothie out there and there’s even a Green Smoothie Detox Diet Book
I prefer Meyer lemons, if you can get your hands on those, use ‘em; they taste so much better than regular lemons! You can freeze the banana if you wish, but it isn’t necessary. Also, try to use an over-ripe banana; it’ll be sweeter. All I can get lately are really green ones, so I leave them to ripen for a week, but end up eating them before they become super-ripe.
All the ingredients for the Green Monster Smoothie
Green Monster Smoothie Recipe
Green Monster Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 big handful spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 can 6 oz pineapple juice
- Juice of ¼ lemon or ½ lime
- 1 big handful ice
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into the blender in the following order: flax, spinach, banana, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. The reason for this order is so the heavier ingredients weigh down the lighter ones, keeping them from flying up & around the blender and sticking to the side. Blend for about 1 minute, add ice, and blend again until smooth. Pour into a big glass. And, for extra fun, serve with a paper umbrella; they make everything taste better.
Recipe Notes
Makes 1 serving
Debi says
Shared with these tasty sites:
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http://www.thestuffofsuccess.com/
http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2012/03/happy-monday-night-party-people-it-is.html
http://foodssrilanka.blogspot.com/2012/03/midweek-fiesta-21-exam.html
http://www.dietdessertndogs.com/2012/03/29/wellness-weekend-march-29-april-2-2012
ella @ lifeologia says
Wow what a treat!
Looks so good ~ nutritious and delicious ;D
Thanks for sharing at my Potluck Party!
xo
Ricki says
I love green smoothies–and this sounds like such a good one. Thanks so much for linking up to WellnessWeekend! 🙂
Words Of Deliciousness says
Sounds delicious and healthy. I love spinach so this smoothie would be great for me.
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
Beautiful and delicious and healthy~it’s a winner for sure!
Linda Roisum says
This looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing on Smoothie Tuesday today.
narf77 says
Excellent smoothie there! I like mine pretty simple and as its summer here, I have been having a lot of home grown spinach, a cup of ice cubes, a cup of water, a few dates, a frozen banana and occasionally some cubed frozen fresh peaches (if I have these I omit the ice cubes) and I am buzzing 🙂
Joanne/WineladyCooks says
I love smoothies and make one every day. I haven’t added flaxseeds to my drinks, I’ll have to remember to add them for additional healthy boost. Thanks so much for sharing.
Debi says
Sometimes I add some nutritional yeast powder as well, for a boost of B vitamins and a savory taste. Thanks for stopping by, Joanne!
Lovefoodies says
I love paper umbrellas. You are right, If I had this drink I know it would taste delicious. I love the vivid color too.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Such a yummy smoothie!
Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog says
This is just what I need to start the New Year! All of the holiday foods have pushed me over the edge! So delicious! Nettie
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Another awesomely green recipe to start eating/drinking healthful this New Year.
mealplanmaven says
I love all kinds of green smoothies and yours look fantastic! I am even thinking my grandkids may be willing to try it…hmmmm! 🙂
Shauna Smart says
I love green smoothies!! So yummy. THis looks like a good recipe to try!
Michelle De La Cerda says
Perfect type drink to start my new year off right.
Becky says
This smoothie looks and sounds fantastic! I love green smoothies but have gotten away from them recently. It is actually one of my new year’s resolutions to get back to them and this recipe would be perfect!!
savoryexperiments says
I’ve been experimenting with smoothies ever since I got my Blendtec. I like that you added pineapple juice, I think the sweetness would make it tastier.