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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The "Green Monstah".... Smoothie

In honor of Boston, I declare this smoothie the "Green Monstah!"

Ingredients
1frozen banana
1/2 c. frozen spinach
1 tbps peanut butter (organic, unsalted, no sugar added)
1/2 c. -1 c. unsweetened coconut milk (depending on the consistency that you like)
4 ice cubes

Toss all ingredients in a blender, liquify, enjoy!




Why should you drink this smoothie?
  • It's delicious, less than 300 calories, and fills you up 
  • Bananas are a great source of potassium. Potassium helps muscle and nerve cells work the way they need to. 
  • Spinach contains high levels of vitamin A & K essential for Vitamin A aids in the growth and repair of body tissues and helps maintain smooth, soft, disease-free skin. healthy bones 
  • Peanut Butter, besides being delicious & keeping you full, is full of protein and healthy fats. Our body uses the amino acids found in protein to build and repair muscle tissue. The poly- and monounsaturated fats can lower your risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 
  • So Delicious Coconut Milk is packed full of vitamin A, calcium, & potassium - great for active people!