This vibrant Green Monster Smoothie is high in antioxidants, low in fat, and high in fiber. Fruit is full of water which will help to keep you hydrated. The smoothie also contains potassium from the bananas. Potassium decreases the loss of calcium from the body and increases the rate of bone building. This is a Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) recipe.
The Green Monster Smoothie is sweet, delicious, simple to prepare and hydrating to the body.
Green Monster Smoothie
The Green Monster Smoothie is sweet, delicious, simple to prepare and hydrating to the body.
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 3 c Fresh kale or baby spinach
- 3/4 c fresh or drained canned pears or pineapple chunks
- 1-1/2 c green grapes
- 1/2-3/4 banana
- 3/4 c water
- 3/4 c ice (optional)
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together. Start your blender on the lowest setting and slowly crank up the setting as the smoothie starts to puree.
- Add more ice as necessary to achieve desired consistency and blend for about 2 minutes.
- Best if served cold.
Notes
A Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Recipe (PCRM)
