My blender is a cranky little machine that requires a lot of sweet talking when mixing multiple ingredients. Add ice, and it officially becomes a debacle. This green smoothie? Totally worth the subtle smoky aroma the blender leaves behind.Ingredients
1 small banana
1 big spoonful of almond or peanut butter
1 small spoonful of Nutella
1 tbs. of ground flaxseed
A few spoonfuls of plain, whole-fat yogurt
Splash of unsweetened almond or soy milk
Large handful of (uncooked!) spinach leaves
Handful of soaked almonds (optional)
A few ice cubes
Blend it all together, drink and enjoy! Add more ice if you like it colder and you have a functioning blender. If the green factor wigs you out, trust me, you can't taste the spinach. Nutella may not be the healthiest smoothie addition, but it sure cures a chocolate craving (and can easily be omitted or swapped for carob powder, cocoa nibs or whatever your heart desires).
For 70 other delicious green smoothie recipes, check out this thread at Raw Food Talk.
(Photo by tiffanywashko.)
Green smoothies have become a solid morning ritual for me, and one that is hard to not to miss when I am traveling, etc.
Great energy and aliveness and so very nourishing.
I have even gotten my clients on board!
Thanks for sharing and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
: )
You need a Vita-Mix!
Why the emphasis on uncooked spinach? Cooked spinach helps with iron absorption.
I'm going to try this without the Nutella (can't like it)
Thank you for sharing!
Ana: I am in the same boat. My morning smoothie helps me get way more greens into my diet, and I feel so much better because of it.
Melissa: I don't think I could stomach the cooked stuff in a smoothie, but if you can, more power to you! I love cooked spinach, but it doesn't have the same fresh taste the raw stuff has in an blended drink. Let me know how yours turns out!
Mmmmmm.... the Nutella was a great addition! I would've never thought of it, Thank you!!!