So let me set the stage for you…I am at BJs for my monthly stock-up of the essentials. You know, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, giant packages of socks – and pretty soon my shopping list becomes null and void because I just have to get the commercial size package of brownie mix and the 12-pack of marinara sauce. My shopping habits beside the point, I head down the small appliance aisle for reasons unknown to me. And there on the shelf, in all it’s blending beauty, is the Ninja. It is like a blender on steroids. It can chop, blend, and create things like no other regular blender can. I had to get it! This was the solution to all my dietary needs!
All the ingredients for the "Green Monster" Smoothie |
I am a fan of smoothies over juicing. My feeling is that we lose so much of the
good stuff from the fruits and vegetables if we only juice them. Making a smoothie keeps the nutrient packed
skin on (not rinds) and retains more of the fiber from each fruit and vegetable
to incorporate into the smoothie instead of being left behind in the
juicer. It fills you up and the
combinations are endless.
My kids love them and I have gotten them to try some vegetables that
they normally wouldn’t eat like spinach and kale. They love the “Green Monster” smoothie I've created (hey, my kids
love the Red Sox!).
The “Green Monster” Smoothie
* 1 Banana* Handful of kale or spinach (or any other leafy green except lettuce)
* 1 Orange
* Handful of Blueberries
* A few Strawberries
* Coconut Milk or Almond Milk (enough to thin it out/milkshake-like)
Finshed Product |
Ready to Blend |
It isn't the prettiest of colors but is to SO good. Again, you can combine basically anything to suit your taste. Try adding mango or peaches. Or try a citrus based
one with grapefruit, oranges and a banana.
Smoothies are a super-easy and delicious way to “eat” your 5 servings of
fruits and vegetables everyday.
For more great recipies, check these out: Engine 2 Diet
Eating Well Smoothies
For more great recipies, check these out: Engine 2 Diet
Eating Well Smoothies