This week I’m back to work! I am greatly looking forward to getting back on my regular eating and fitness schedule! I love being on vacation but I feel like I’ve only been eating crap for two weeks straight. It isn’t true of course but it definitely feels true!
Today I thought I would share a go-to breakfast from the beginning of my weight loss. I still will do this occasionally when feeling off balance or needing a good reset.
The Green Monster
I love smoothies because they feel like a treat. Also, it’s a much easier way to get whole fruits and vegetables. Below is a recipe that I make all the time: The Green Monster. It’s great in the morning! It gives me lots of energy and keeps me full all morning. It is packed with spinach which keeps you fuller longer. Also, since it’s thick, it is easy to drink slowly on your way to work or even in the first hour at work. My hubby even loves this recipe because it tastes like a peanut butter and banana milkshake.
Really Spinach?!?
- Spinach is fat free, cholesterol free, low in calories, and very low in sodium
- Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K, iron, fiber, folate, and lutein
- Leutin is an antioxidant that promotes good eye health, and may help prevent cancer of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate, and even dementia.
- Dole lab tests found spinach juice has twice the chlorophyl, eight times the calcium, six times the magnesium, 10 times the potassium, 15 times the vitamin C and 43 times the vitamin A of wheatgrass juice!
Original Source: Pinterest!
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1 frozen sliced banana
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 cup 0% Vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup light Soy Milk
4 cups baby spinach (or more, or less)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutritional stats:
350 calories, 10g fiber, 21g protein
TIPS:
- I have a cheap cheap blender and it works just fine!
- The bananas really should be frozen. I do mine at the beginning of the week. If you don’t freeze them, your smoothie will be warm.
- Use disposable straws or soak and sanitize reusable straws. I love reusable cups and straws but you really can’t clean the smoothie out properly unless you really work at it.
Hope you enjoy!!!!