September 22, 2011

green monster

For those of you that aren't the biggest fan of veggies, listen up. If you're already a veggie lover (like me) than this is just another bonus for you. When I found out about green monster smoothies a few months ago I've been making them like crazy ever since. They're the perfect thing to whip up anytime you're in a hurry or just looking to get in an extra serving of fruits and veggies.

I know what you're thinking, gross. Spinach in a smoothie? I promise you can't taste it.
There are a hundred different recipes to try but I always stick with my favorite- banana+blueberries.
{Optional add-ins that I like are almond butter, rolled oats, scoop of protein powder}


Blueberry- Banana Green Monster Recipe:
2-3 cups spinach
1/4 c blueberries
1/2 -1 banana
3/4 c milk
handful of ice

Do any of y'all make green monsters?
I'd love to hear your recipes!

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21 comments:

  1. erika soroccoSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    This is definitely not a combination I would have thought of! :)

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  2. Hilliary MeisnerSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I have made them before with raspberries and bananas! That was pretty good. I have never put oats in mine though! I am going to have to try that!

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  3. Couture CarrieSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Great idea!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  4. JosieSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I'm not a big veggie fan but this actually sounds tasty!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  5. Closet FashionistaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hmm...see my problem is I don't like a lot of fruits either so I can't even cover up the greens with something XDXD GAH!! I suppose I should just suck it up and eat stuff even if I don't like it
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  6. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I need to try this! I bought a juicer 2 months ago and only used it once! I've figured out that I am more of a smoothie kind of gal...xo

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  7. Jenna LeeSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I would drink anything if it had adorable heart ice in it! SO CUTE!

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  8. KatieSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love green monsters! I make them all the time. I found a new recipe on pinterest that looks pretty good but haven't tried it yet. I posted my recipe a while back on my blog. I added some honey and cinnamon to mine and loved that addition.

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  9. BonnieSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    That heart piece of ice is so cute. I want to do that. But then I would be sad when they melted.

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  10. LauraSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I should REALLY start making these!! Thanks for posting this. Yesterday I made a scrambled egg and toast for dinner because I wanted something fast and I felt so guilty that I actually didn't have one fruit or veggie serving ALL DAY LONG- unless you count the grape jelly I had- which I really don't count that. Headed to get spinach right after work!! Thanks Ashley!!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    what a fabulously healthy combo! i enjoy spinach but much less in a smoothie, i think. so i LOVE LOVE that you can't really taste the spinach yet get all the goodness from it!

    will have to try this.

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  12. rebeccaSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I just jumped on the almond milk train and I'm not looking back. so yummy!

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  13. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Maybe I can get le toddler to drink it??

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  14. Courtney BSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Yes!! I am so with you on this one! Such an awesome way to sneak in some awesome nutrients!
    And that heart shaped ice tray... I neeeeed one! Adorable :)

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  15. audrey marieSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    this sounds delic and healthy!

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  16. Leigh Powell HinesSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    That looks good. Hmmm, I may have to try that with the kids.

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  17. LSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I keep meaning to make one of these... I need to get over the weirdness of putting spinach in a drink and do it!

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  18. ashleighjoanSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    mmm, i love these types of smoothies!

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  19. Michelle {lovely little things}September 25, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love the green monster! I add chia seeds to mine, they're these little seeds you can get at Whole Foods that have a supposed natural weight loss element in them. They're flavorless and I figured it can't hurt, right?

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  20. LesleySeptember 26, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Looks delish! I don't make my own green monster, but I do LOVE Naked's Green Machine. Mmm...

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  21. Emily {All You Need is Love}September 27, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    my hubby and i have been dominating the green smoothies lately!! i really love them, and they are a great way to get in your veggies. we add kale in ours too... and isn't almond milk the best?!! love.

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