I went a little smoothie crazy this weekend…and remembered to write down the recipes for a change. (I sometimes forget that not everyone acts like a mad scientist in the kitchen, throwing in a little of this and a little of that.) Here’s what I came up with.
Tropical Green Smoothie
A rich and creamy treat featuring mangoes and coconut, this banana smoothie is so sweet you’ll never know you’re having spinach for breakfast.
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen mangoes
1 cup baby spinach
2 tablespoons almond butter (skip this for a lighter smoothie)
1 tablespoon coconut manna
1 teaspoon agave
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup ice
Blend in blender and serve immediately. Makes approximately two 8-oz smoothies.
Chocolate Monkey Smoothie
I made the “Chocolate Monkey” in response to a request for a “banana chocolate milkshake” from an ice cream and sugar addict. This deep, dark, chocolate and banana smoothie passed his test without a single flinch at the healthful ingredients tucked inside…and even got a sincere thumbs up (because his mouth was full of smoothie).
1 banana
1 cup almond milk
1 1/2 tablespoons organic raw cacao or cocoa powder
1 teaspoon agave
1/2 cup ice
Blend in blender and serve immediately. Makes approximately two 8-oz smoothies.
