Don’t be scared, it’s a friendly green monster! Green monster smoothies are the new lattes. What better way to kick start your day than with an all natural energy boost full of vitamins and nutrients? These frothy green tornados are brimming with health benefits, and you can tailor them to your preferences. It’s a new year, so ditch the bagel and start a new breakfast routine. Have a daily dose of smoothie and notice a major boost in energy, clearer skin, and stronger hair and nails, not to mention all of the good stuff happening inside that you can’t see. You’ll be glowing inside and out after a glass of greens. There are countless combinations that you can blend up, and here’s one tasty one. This one is made with soy milk, which contains phytoestrogens, fiber-full bananas, antioxidant rich blueberries, and flax, all of which boast breast cancer preventing properties. Don’t be afraid of the spinach. It contains a full arsenal of vitamins and when it’s blended up with the fruit, it won’t taste like a salad.
Here’s how this is going to go down:
Blueberry-Banana Green Monster
2-3 cups organic spinach
1 tablespoon flax
1-1 1/4 cups soy milk
1 banana
1/2 cup blueberries
ice
Add the flax and spinach to the blender first, followed by the soy milk, fruit, and ice. Blend your heart out, pour into a tall glass, and get ready to feel like a green, glowing goddess!
