I have seen green monster smoothie recipes all over pinterest and blogs. I actually used my food processor to make the smoothie because I don't have a blender. It works just as well and I had no issues. I was really apprehensive about this smoothie because you put spinach in it, but I honestly couldn't taste the spinach. You mostly taste the banana and peanut butter. I love how satisfying this green monster smoothie was and I could just drink it for breakfast. I could see this as a quick lunch too if you are on the go somewhere. I also tested freezing the leftovers and they still tasted great the next day. You could even eat it like ice cream if you only defrost halfway so its more like a soft serve ice cream consistency. If you have been afraid to make a green monster smoothie, you shouldn't be. Try it! Its green, really green, but delicious!
Note: I tried using kale instead of spinach once and I thought it tasted too "green" so I'm sticking with spinach for all my green monster smoothies :)
Note: I tried using kale instead of spinach once and I thought it tasted too "green" so I'm sticking with spinach for all my green monster smoothies :)
Green Monster Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 frozen banana, sliced (Peel and slice before freezing.)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ cup vanilla soymilk
½ cup plain greek yogurt (I used Fage greek yogurt.)
Directions
Combine all ingredients into a blender (or food processor).
Serve immediately.
You also freeze leftovers in an airtight container. Let defrost at room temperate for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
