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 SPINACH 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:
- 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
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[…] on lately. As you know I’ve already tackled my fear of adding spinach to a smoothie with the berry spinach smoothie, but next was the green spinach smoothie affectionately named the Green Monster – you cannot […]
My cousin got married this week end and last week was full of parties and gathering and fatty food.
I really need to detox now and this is just in time :)
Mmmm… Just what’s needed right now!
That detox smoothie actually sounds quite delicious to me. Plus, I am a sucker for anything with berries!
I soooo need to detox right now! This smoothie looks great!
I am a big lover of spinach smoothies and definitely giving this a try since I am getting back on track after a bit of holiday indulging!
I am looking forward to trying some other varieties!
After the weekend I had I desperately need this smoothie!
Glad you enjoyed it! Baby steps to the big Green Monster!:) I put peanut butter in my Green Monsters too…it really helps to mask the flavor.
So glad to see you got past your fear of “will it taste like spinach?” and tried this! I was also super skeptical a couple years ago about the taste as well. The green color can be a bit disconcerting so I simply put it in a solid-colored to-go coffee mug with the lid on – problem solved. Can’t weird me out if I can’t see it! ;) Mine just used peanut butter, apples, and bananas, but this looks like a great recipe for berries!