Made myself a Green Monster for breakfast today. I dabbled with these last year when I was an awesome Weight Watcher, but I went a little intense, as usual, and over did it.
If you haven't heard of a Green Monster before, it's basically a super Smoothy packed with greens and veggies and fruits, and a little protein if possible. It was all the rage on the food/health blogs last year and continues to make many appearances. When you drink one of these it feels like pure energy going through your veins. I forgot how much I enjoy them.
Here's the basics, but really put in whatever you want.
You must have:
-A few handfuls of something green (fresh spinach, mixed greens, bok choy, kale, ...)
-Some kind of fruit (Melon, grapes, strawberries, banana, blueberries, anything.)
-Liquid (I use plain yogurt and a little milk, but it could be fruit juice, flavored yogurt or even water)
-If possible, some kind of protein (Protein powder, unsalted cashews or almonds or other nuts, tofu...)
-Anything else! I've tossed in cut up carrots, cucumber, cooked beets, bean sprouts Flax or Hemp Seeds are great too!
MAKE SURE IT IS ALL WASHED VERY WELL. Otherwise you'll end up with a chemical smoothy and a sore stomach. Throw it all in a bender and wizz away. It will be green. That's the point. Serve it in a tall glass or even a nice wine glass to make you feel special. Add a dab of honey if it's too intense.
It's also a great way to use up aging greens and veggies and fruit. Plus it's green so it feels great!
Try it!
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