I’ve seen many variations of the green monster detox smoothie going around after the binge-eating holiday season. But I wasn’t quite ready to try out that green concoction despite many people saying they cannot tell there is spinach in it. Sorry for being a skeptic, but I had to try one that at least looked like it was still mostly fruit.

When I saw this recipe, I knew it would be my stepping stone. Strangely enough I could taste the single tablespoon of peanut butter more than the full cup of spinach in this. But the fruit was definitely the stronger flavor over all. I may be trying out that green monster soon after all!

One year ago: Salmon Florentine

BERRY DETOX SMOOTHIE

Makes 1 large or two small servings

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups frozen mixed berries

1 cup water

1/2 banana

1 cup spinach or baby spinach leaves

1 Tbsp natural peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp sugar

2 tsp honey

Directions:

1. In a blender or a food processor, add berries, water & banana.  Blend until smooth.  Add in spinach and blend.  Add in peanut butter, vanilla, honey and sugar.  Blend until incorporated.

Source: Macaroni and Cheesecake