So I finally made something yesterday that I have been meaning to try for a while – A Green Monster! This is the term used around the blog world for smoothies containing leafy greens. There is even a website dedicated to them! People that drink Green Monsters claim many benefits, such as higher energy levels and healthy glowing skin, just to name a few. It’s an easy way to get tons of awesome nutrients at once.

So why did it take me so long to try it? I was scared it would be disgusting! But everyone was right, you cannot even taste the spinach! I wanted it to be a little sweeter, but that is probably because I am used to fruit smoothies with added sugar. I would definitely recommend it and I can’t wait to try out some different variations!

Here is how I made mine:

1 cup of almond milk (you can use soy or cow’s milk too)

1 small banana

1 cup of raw spinach leaves (most recipies call for 2-3 cups, so I was being shy!)

2 large chunks of pineapple (This is optional – I had this on hand so I thought I would throw it in for extra sweetness)

A few icecubes

 Blend in a blender until everything is smooth, pour into a glass and ENJOY!!!