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Green Monster Smoothie

March 23, 2012 by Debi 17 Comments

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A delicious lightly sweet Green Monster Smoothie that’s full of nutrition and delicious flavors. Even your kids will love this one!

There are many versions of the Green Monster Smoothie out there; this is mine: it's vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and yummy. I love this drink both because it’s uber-healthy, and because it’s super-delish. #healthy #smoothie #vegan

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There are many versions of the Green Monster Smoothie out there; this is mine: it's vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and yummy. I love this drink both because it’s uber-healthy, and because it’s super-delish. #healthy #smoothie #vegan

Green

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.

And be sure to check out more colorful green treats like this Matcha Bubble Tea and this Acai Bowl.

This smoothie is 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.

Check out this pineapple and ginger juice with spinach for another tasty drink idea!

spinach: There are many versions of the Green Monster Smoothie out there; this is mine: it's vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and yummy. I love this drink both because it’s uber-healthy, and because it’s super-delish. #healthy #smoothie #vegan

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!

the ingredients, spinach, banana, lemon, flaxseed, pineapple juice: There are many versions of the Green Monster Smoothie out there; this is mine: it's vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and yummy. I love this drink both because it’s uber-healthy, and because it’s super-delish.
All the ingredients for the Green Monster Smoothie

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; this is my version of the smoothie: it’s vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and yummy. I love this drink both because it’s uber-healthy, and because it’s super-delish.

green monster smoothie: There are many versions of the Green Monster Smoothie out there; this is mine: it's vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and yummy. I love this drink both because it’s uber-healthy, and because it’s super-delish.

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.

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Recipe

Green Monster Smoothie

Debi
A healthy start to the day with lots of fruits and veggies blended into this smoothie.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 smoothies
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (big handful)
  • 1 banana
  • 6 ounces 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.

Notes

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 546mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2855IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, get well soon Tagged With: banana, Beverages, Breakfast, flax, Food, gluten-free, healthy, lemons, pineapple, recipe, spinach, unprocessed, vegetarian

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  1. ella

    March 23, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Wow what a treat!
    Looks so good ~ nutritious and delicious ;D

    xo

  2. Ricki

    March 30, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I love green smoothies–and this sounds like such a good one. Thanks so much for linking up to WellnessWeekend! 🙂

  3. Dawn

    June 8, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Sounds delicious and healthy. I love spinach so this smoothie would be great for me.

  4. Teri

    June 9, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Beautiful and delicious and healthy~it’s a winner for sure!

  5. Linda Roisum

    October 16, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    This looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing on Smoothie Tuesday today.

  6. narf

    January 17, 2013 at 1:33 am

    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 🙂

  7. Joanne

    May 15, 2014 at 10:53 am

    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.

  8. Debi

    May 15, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Sometimes I add some nutritional yeast powder as well, for a boost of B vitamins and a savory taste. Thanks for stopping by, Joanne!

  9. Mary

    December 31, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I love paper umbrellas. You are right, If I had this drink I know it would taste delicious. I love the vivid color too.

  10. Serena

    December 31, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Such a yummy smoothie!

  11. Nettie

    December 31, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    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

  12. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    December 31, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Another awesomely green recipe to start eating/drinking healthful this New Year.

  13. Linda

    December 31, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I love all kinds of green smoothies and yours look fantastic! I am even thinking my grandkids may be willing to try it…hmmmm! 🙂

  14. Shauna Smart

    January 1, 2015 at 7:30 am

    I love green smoothies!! So yummy. THis looks like a good recipe to try!

  15. Michelle De La Cerda

    January 1, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Perfect type drink to start my new year off right.

  16. Becky

    January 2, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    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!!

  17. savoryexperiments

    January 3, 2015 at 7:36 am

    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.

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