Green Monster
Energize your day with the vibrant and nutrient-packed "Green Monster" smoothie, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and refreshing flavors! This creamy, emerald-green drink combines fresh spinach, a ripe banana, and frozen mango chunks with the subtle nuttiness of peanut butter and the creamy goodness of unsweetened almond milk. A sprinkle of chia seeds adds an extra boost of omega-3s, while optional honey or maple syrup lets you customize the sweetness to your liking. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and healthy smoothie is a powerhouse of vitamins, fiber, and protein, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a post-workout refuel. It's not just a smoothie; it's a delicious way to sneak more greens into your day while savoring tropical, nutty perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and shake off excess water.
Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
In a high-speed blender, add the spinach, banana, almond milk, frozen mango chunks, peanut butter, chia seeds, and ice cubes.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add honey or maple syrup to taste.
Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and there are no visible chunks of spinach or ice.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 267 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1051 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
