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What is in a Green Monster smoothie?
Green Monster Smoothie – 253 Cals 17.5 Protein 38.5 Carbs 4 Fats Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 10 mins Banana, spinach, peanut butter, yogurt and almond milk makes a delicious protein-packed smoothie!
1 small frozen ripe banana, peeled 2 cups baby spinach 1 tbsp Better n Peanut Butter, or regular peanut butter, PB2 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or your favorite milk 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
Place all the ingredients into the blender, add ice (optional) and blend until smooth.
Serving: 2 cups, Calories: 253 kcal, Carbohydrates: 38.5 g, Protein: 17.5 g, Fat: 4 g, Sodium: 236.5 mg, Fiber: 5.5 g, Sugar: 18.5 g WW Points Plus: 6 Keywords: Gluten Free, Under 30 Minutes, Vegetarian Meals posted January 24, 2012 by Gina
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What are the ingredients in a healthy smoothie?
Green Monster Smoothie Great post-workout snack that will keep you filled for hours! The taste of the banana and the peanut butter cover the taste of the spinach completely. I freeze my bananas and spinach then prepackage everything for the week! Substitutions include rice or nut milks or vanilla yogurt. Jump to Nutrition Facts
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1 banana, frozen and chunked
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ice cubes (Optional)
Blend milk, yogurt, banana, peanut butter, spinach, and ice cubes until smooth.
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 382 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 328mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 36g | |
| Protein 24g | |
| Vitamin C 31mg | 155% |
| Calcium 670mg | 52% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 1622mg | 35% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
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What is the best green smoothie for kids?
Green Monster Smoothie (BEST green smoothie recipe) – My green monster smoothie is the BEST green smoothie, and my kids ask for it almost daily. Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Servings 2 Calories 274 kcal
- 12 ounces plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana (mine was 120 grams peeled)
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 cups frozen unsweetened mango chunks
- 9 grams ginger (I just did a small slice, half of what is shown in the photo)
- 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- I always try to add ingredients in order from softest to hardest, so add ingredients in the order listed above for best results.
- Put the lid on, and blend until smooth, about 50 seconds.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Nutrition Facts Green Monster Smoothie (BEST green smoothie recipe) Amount Per Serving Calories 274 Calories from Fat 72 % Daily Value* Fat 8g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Sodium 254mg 11% Potassium 963mg 28% Carbohydrates 47g 16% Fiber 5g 21% Sugar 30g 33% Protein 9g 18% Vitamin A 9150IU 183% Vitamin C 155.6mg 189% Calcium 333mg 33% Iron 2.8mg 16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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What is the best frozen fruit for smoothies?
Frozen banana adds the best, creamy texture and mango adds such as nice sweetness. Blueberries are excellent too and are low in sugar and high in antioxidants. To customize your green monster smoothie, combine any of these frozen fruits up to 1.5 cups:
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