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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Drinks » The Green Monster Smoothie

    ★★★★ from 6 reviews

    The Green Monster Smoothie

    Published Aug 17, 2015 · Modified Sep 6, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 10 Comments

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    I'm writing this post on my Bar Harbor balcony, overlooking sailboats, sand, and beautiful water that sparkles for days. Just reflecting. Thinking. Breathing in the crisp, salty, perfectly cold Maine air.

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    There’s a sense of tranquility here that I’ve never before felt.

    I feel wildy at peace. I think I’ll never leave.

    But let's talk smoothies for a second. I knew when it was time to jazz up the smoothie menu at Alchemy that I wanted to include a super bright green one. Adding kale and spinach is one shade of green, but spirulina is quite another. It basically turns each and every smoothie into an emerald forest. Or a green monster, if you will.

    An easy and delicious way to get your daily dose of greens! Green Monster Smoothie | www.hummusapien.com

    Spirulina isn’t just fun to say--it's quite the nutritious little sea veg, too! This blue-green algae is loaded with protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants galore. I personally love it because it’s a complete protein (60-70% protein by weight, in fact) meaning it contains all nine amino acids that your body can’t make on its own. Long story short, it’s your one way ticket to health.

    I like to add about a teaspoon of spirulina to my smoothies these days. You won’t taste it unless you go overboard and throw a half cup of algae in the cup. Feesh smoothie, anyone?

    Fresh orange juice is another hidden gem in this recipe. I’m spoiled with the cold-pressed orange juice we have ready to go every day at Alchemy, so naturally I whipped this up there rather than in the comfort of my own home. Ever since I moved I want to cook everything at Alchemy and not mess up my new kitchen. Because kitchens aren’t meant to be cooked in, right?

    The last layer of flavor is Blue Diamond vanilla almond coconut milk, which I’m sure you all know and love with all your hummus. I mean heart. I mean hummus.

    An easy and delicious way to get your daily dose of greens! Green Monster Smoothie | www.hummusapien.com

    Because a creamy coconut bevvie is never ever a bad idea. Especially when we’re talking about upping our smoothie game. And you guys. We ARE upping our smoothie game.

    It’s basically impossible to not feel like two hundred bucks after drinking this green goddess. I mean monster.

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    Green Monster Smoothie

    ★★★★ 3.3 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: No Blender
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    A crisp and refreshing green smoothie packed with banana, pineapple, kale, and spirulina.


    Ingredients

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    • ⅔ cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed is best!)
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 overripe sliced frozen banana
    • ½ cup frozen pineapple
    • handful of de-stemmed kale
    • 1 tsp spirulina

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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    This post was sponsored by Almond Breeze Almond Milk. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Hummusapien possible!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    3. Lorraine says

      June 25, 2017 at 6:23 am

      This seems one helluva healthy smoothie. I think i should try this.

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    4. Lorraine says

      June 25, 2017 at 6:23 am

      This seems one helluva healthy smoothie. I think i should try this.

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    7. coco says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thank you Alexis! It looks like the perfect protein booster before going to the gym. I have many clients who try to continually eat less and less calories. They think, 'If I can lose weight eating 1,500 calories, then I can lose even more if I only eat 900.' But doesn't work-because if your calorie intake for the day is too low your body goes into a starvation mode: it becomes more efficient with less calories trying to survive, so your body stops losing weight and on the contrary gains weight because your metabolism slows down.
      I'll post it in my blog : )

      ★★★★★

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    8. coco says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thank you Alexis! It looks like the perfect protein booster before going to the gym. I have many clients who try to continually eat less and less calories. They think, 'If I can lose weight eating 1,500 calories, then I can lose even more if I only eat 900.' But doesn't work-because if your calorie intake for the day is too low your body goes into a starvation mode: it becomes more efficient with less calories trying to survive, so your body stops losing weight and on the contrary gains weight because your metabolism slows down.
      I'll post it in my blog : )

      ★★★★★

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    9. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

      August 18, 2015 at 6:29 am

      this looks like the ultimate green smoothie! I still need to try kale in a smoothie, gonna try this 🙂

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    10. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

      August 18, 2015 at 6:29 am

      this looks like the ultimate green smoothie! I still need to try kale in a smoothie, gonna try this 🙂

      Reply

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