Blend up these Green Monster Smoothies for a cool afternoon snack; they are filled spinach and protein but sweetened with fruit so that even the pickiest eaters will love it.
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I love making green smoothies for myself and the kids. It’s such a great way to get in a ton of nutrition in a quick and easy meal or snack. Or in the case of some kids…sneak in some extra things to make sure they are getting loads of goodness in their smoothies. My kids are already used to the fact that I put veggies in their smoothies, so they actually happily make this drink on their own and then drink it. It really is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
I used make this without the yogurt, but Whitewave sent me the new Silk® Almond Dairy-Free Yogurts to try and I just knew they would be a great addition to this smoothie….or any smoothie for that matter. Since I can’t have dairy, I’m always on the hunt for a great yogurt alternative. I used the plain in this recipe, but the dark chocolate coconut…that’s my new favorite. It’s like eating dessert.
There are 5 delicious flavors of the new Silk® Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative including: plain, vanilla, strawberry, peach and {my favorite} dark chocolate coconut. Each have between 5-6 grams of protein from almond butter and have a smooth, creamy texture. Add them to a smoothie, add some granola and fresh fruit, or just eat it straight from the container…I bet you’ll love them as much as I do.
Make your own Green Monster Smoothies with Silk® Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative but before you do, pop over and grab a coupon.
Green Monster Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 (5.3 oz) container plain Silk® Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
- 1 /2cup pineapple (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 green apple, seeded and diced
- 1 banana, peeled
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed
- 1 /2cup water
- 1 /2cup ice (omit ice if using frozen pineapple)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 455kcal Calories from fat 56 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 133mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate 98g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 48% |
| Sugars 70g | |
| Protein 10g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
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