I ran across the "Green Monster Movement" while blog surfing and was very interested in trying one myself. The basic idea is to throw some frozen/fresh fruit in the blender with a little juice or milk, add a handful of spinach and blend away. The possibilities are endless with this healthy drink. I've been looking a little more on line and have found people who add all kinds of veggies, carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, kale ect...Some are adding nuts and different types of milk like soy or almond milk. While I want to experiment with mine to get even more nutrition, I am hesitant because I really love it just as it is. I have been drinking one every day for about a week and can honestly say I look forward to it. Some days I have it for breakfast, some days for lunch, and occasionally after a workout. It's filling and not one ingredient is lacking in nutrition, and that makes me happy!
Here's how I make mine:
1/2 cup frozen pineapple, no sugar added
1/2 cup frozen peaches, no sugar added
1/2 banana
1/2 cup orange juice, may need a little more for consistency
A large handful of fresh spinach, I can't even taste it in the finished product
1 tablespoon flax seed, optional
Place all ingredients in blender, I use a Magic Bullet.
Blend until everything is smooth and blended to a drinkable consistency.
