So, I've seen this recipe all over the internet lately and have been too scared to try it thinking it would taste crazy. I promise it doens't taste like it looks.
I had this for breakfast one day and for a post-workout snack. And both times I haven't been able to taste the spinach. The spinach taste is masked by all the fruit you put in the smoothie.
Start with your same smoothie base, Greek yogurt. Then if you want to add a little juice, milk, or water. I use just a little bit of Bolt House or Naked, whichever is on sale. But if you're watching calories, this increases a lot. A cup of Bolthouse is 130 calories. Next add your fruit, either frozen or fresh. I used up all my frozen then added a fresh banana, and since it's winter, not much fresh fruit to be found that is really good. Top with a good handful or two of spinach.
Spinach has so many health benefits:
1. It's loaded with tons of vitamins including C and A which are heart healthy vitamins and vitamin C also helps protect your colon from free radicals.
2. Spinach is loaded with flavonoids that act as antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals. Flavonoids have been linked to ant-cancer substances.
3. Spinach has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and migraine headaches.
4. Helps keep your brain young and sharp! (I definitely need this then)
5. It's loaded with lutein which protects against eye disease.
6. It's an excellent source of iron (for those who just don't eat enough red meat. I'm one of those)
I had this for breakfast one day and for a post-workout snack. And both times I haven't been able to taste the spinach. The spinach taste is masked by all the fruit you put in the smoothie.
Start with your same smoothie base, Greek yogurt. Then if you want to add a little juice, milk, or water. I use just a little bit of Bolt House or Naked, whichever is on sale. But if you're watching calories, this increases a lot. A cup of Bolthouse is 130 calories. Next add your fruit, either frozen or fresh. I used up all my frozen then added a fresh banana, and since it's winter, not much fresh fruit to be found that is really good. Top with a good handful or two of spinach.
1. It's loaded with tons of vitamins including C and A which are heart healthy vitamins and vitamin C also helps protect your colon from free radicals.
2. Spinach is loaded with flavonoids that act as antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals. Flavonoids have been linked to ant-cancer substances.
3. Spinach has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and migraine headaches.
4. Helps keep your brain young and sharp! (I definitely need this then)
5. It's loaded with lutein which protects against eye disease.
6. It's an excellent source of iron (for those who just don't eat enough red meat. I'm one of those)
So go enjoy some spinach! Feel free to share your favorite recipes using spinach!
Until next time! xo
Did you measure specific amounts of yogurt and fruit, or just add til it looked right?
ReplyDelete1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup juice and total 1/2 cup total of fruit. But you can always do this and then add either juice, water, and frozen fruit if you want it thinner or thicker.
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