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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.
I love everything about these smoothies……but I especially love the way you layered them!! Pinning!
Layering them makes them extra fun!!
These smoothies sound so good to recover from all the treats over Christmas vacation! And I love those impression glasses!
I adore those glasses too!
Chocolate does do the soul good! :) And so does this smoothie – loving the banana pineapple and mango combo in this – they are some of my favs! Happy New Year Beth!
Those are great fruits when it comes to making smoothies!
Definitely a delicious and healthy way to start off 2016! I would really enjoy every sip of this smoothie. :)
I did enjoy every sip, haha ;)
This is so pretty and looks so good! I’m craving this (which is good news since I’m trying to detox from Christmas cookies)! Love the added carrot. Yum!
Sneaky vegetables!
That’s a lot of smoothie! Looks like I’m going to be sharing my breakfast with the kids. I love green smoothies, and I love the layers of this beauty :)
I bet your kids would love that!
These look amazing! I love the layers :)
Thank you Medha!
LOVEEE the colors of this smoothie, Beth!! Happy new year, my friend!
I enjoy drinking green smoothies, but they’re rarely pretty. This one is pretty. I love this idea!
Haha a pretty green smoothie!
I love the layered smoothie….so much flavor and just so pretty!
I agree, thanks Kellie!!