Frozen spinach in smoothie!

CynthiasChoice

Just thought I'd share an idea:

I enjoy a meal replacement smoothie w/ MRM protein powder nearly every day. I cram it full of whole foods like raspberries, bananas, almond butter and greens. I've often wondered if I could put frozen spinach in the smoothie rather than fresh, and I finally had the nerve to try it today.

It was great! For me, a tasteless addition, and it made the smoothie nice and cold and thick. So when I don't have fresh greens, I now have a backup plan. Anyone know if frozen spinach is cooked or raw?

ThePhoenixIsRising

Just thought I'd share an idea:

I enjoy a meal replacement smoothie w/ MRM protein powder nearly every day. I cram it full of whole foods like raspberries, bananas, almond butter and greens. I've often wondered if I could put frozen spinach in the smoothie rather than fresh, and I finally had the nerve to try it today.

It was great! For me, a tasteless addition, and it made the smoothie nice and cold and thick. So when I don't have fresh greens, I now have a backup plan. Anyone know if frozen spinach is cooked or raw?

I believe it's blanched, but I don't know for sure.

bfitgirl

great tip. bump.

8sep2014

Frozen spinach is blanched. It wouldn't be suitable for anything other than cooking...until now! I put three cups of fresh spinach in my smoothie every morning. Never thought about keeping a box of frozen on hand...thanks!

J72FIT

I do it all the time. I put all kinds of frozen veggies in my smoothies...

Frozen spinach
Frozen broccoli
Frozen asparagus
Frozen kale

Cardio4Cupcakes

It's blanched. I'm allergic to raw spinach but can eat cooked fine and never had issues with frozen spinach.