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I’m not a huge fan of “new year’s resolutions”.
Ask anyone and they will tell you that I am a very determined person. Why push something off if I can do it now? Why do it starting in January if I can do it today?
I’ve also been told I have amazing self control. I don’t really get why I should indulge and go crazy eating all this stuff during the holiday season – because I can do that everyday. HAHAH. Just kidding. What I mean is, everything in moderation. The amount of sweets I eat in December is the same amount I eat in March. A small brownie or bowl of ice cream will do. Am I crazy or are other people like this?!
Even though I’m sharing this awesome smoothie recipe, it won’t be replacing my nightly dessert (because I’m 100% sure that chocolate does the soul good). This smoothie would more likely replace my daily yogurt or my post work out granola bar. Gosh, I am so predictable.. my daily yogurt, am I old?! But I will argue that yogurt is good for the digestive system :)
One thing I hope we can agree on though is how fun this smoothie is!
It’s a green monster orange smoothie. 2 layers of healthy goodness!
The green monster layer has frozen banana, pineapple, mango, lots of spinach and a little bit of water or milk for blending. The orange layer has frozen banana, orange, mango, carrots, and orange juice. 2 VEGETABLES in total woohoo!! Layer the two together and you get something magnificent!
For an extra fun presentation, top the smoothie with a toothpick filled with fruits and veggies used to make the smoothie.
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Green Monster Orange Smoothie
Ingredients
Green Monster Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple
- ½ cup frozen mango
- handful spinach
- water or milk, to help smoothie blend
Orange Smoothie
- 3 frozen bananas
- 1 orange, peeled
- ½ cup frozen mango
- handful of baby carrots or 1 large carrot
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
Green Monster Smoothie
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid to help it blend if it's too thick.
Orange Smoothie
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid to help it blend if it's too thick.
To Assemble
- Layer the smoothies in glasses. Top each smoothie with a toothpick filled with leftover fruits and veggies from the smoothie.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclosure
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
This looks amazing! I’m the same way about “resolutions”, why not start today ? I don’t need a new year to make me start something or change my goals!
YEAH!
My kids love smoothies but I never really make them for myself. But this one is calling to me! I can’t wait to try it! Your pictures are beautiful too! :)
I am definitely going to start my day with this smoothie! It sounds so healthy and refreshing!
I definitely agree, this smoothie is so much fun! Love the colors and layers. I don’t believe in resolutions either. If I try to limit myself with a “healthy diet” I will go crazy and end up splurging, which is so not good for you. Everything in moderation is the ultimate key! Happy New Year, Beth!
I totally agree!
Perfect way to refuel after a workout! Love the layered look!
Happy New Year, beautiful Beth! I just want to say that I love everything about these smoothies and especially the way you layered them! Fantastic!
I LOVE the flavors in this smoothie! And who knew that a smoothie could look that good? I’ll be adding this to my morning rotation of smoothies. So good!
This sounds so good and I love the look of the layering! Yum!
Healthy and pretty! Thanks Eden!
Do you have to use frozen ingredients, can you use fresh? Ginny
Usually the smoothie will be thicker is you use frozen fruit and I like mine thick – but you don’t have to use frozen fruit.