Yummy spinach shake recipe...and I hate spinach
I've been following Drew Manning's journey from Fit Personal trainer who intentionally let himself go for 6 months to experience what it was like to go from fat and fit on www.fit2fat2fit.com and he has been eating this spinach shake for breakfast every morning since he started his journey back to fit. I thought it was worth a shot and I am so glad I did. It is now my staple in my home for both hubby and me. At first I was leery. I hate spinach. But you can not taste it at all. And I was scared of the calories because it clocked in at 400 if you drink the whole thing, which I assure you, you will......but WOW. I'm full for the longest time and on a side note spinach is a natural diuretic and mild laxative....read that as great DETOX....and you'll be expeling more, umm, stuff....to make you even remotely worry about the calorie content.
Ingredients
Makes 1 1/2 servings
3 cups spinach-I use Taylor Farms Baby Spinach 3 oz
2 cups ice
1/2 banana
2 tbsp of natural peanut butter-I make my own at WINCO, their store has a bulk selection like coffee beans you grind your own
1 scoop vanilla protein powder-I use GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein Powder (mmm mmmm mmmmmm)
3/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk-I use Blue Diamond Original unsweetened (milk works too, but I think Drew is lactose intolerant)
Directions
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high speed, until completely mixed. *Note* Unless you have a phenomenal industrial blender you'll want to do this an ingredient or two at a time or you will have trouble getting it to all blend together well at one whack.
Pour shake into glass and enjoy!
Ingredients
Makes 1 1/2 servings
3 cups spinach-I use Taylor Farms Baby Spinach 3 oz
2 cups ice
1/2 banana
2 tbsp of natural peanut butter-I make my own at WINCO, their store has a bulk selection like coffee beans you grind your own
1 scoop vanilla protein powder-I use GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein Powder (mmm mmmm mmmmmm)
3/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk-I use Blue Diamond Original unsweetened (milk works too, but I think Drew is lactose intolerant)
Directions
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high speed, until completely mixed. *Note* Unless you have a phenomenal industrial blender you'll want to do this an ingredient or two at a time or you will have trouble getting it to all blend together well at one whack.
Pour shake into glass and enjoy!
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This sounds delicious. I am going to give it a try maybe this weekend Thanks.0
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Sounds tasty!0
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You won't be dissapointed. Enjoy!0
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also bumping... thanks for the recipe0
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This recipe as is gives you about 23 grams of protein. I have also considered adding an additional scoop of Unjury unflavored protein powder to it as well. Won't alter the taste but will crank it up a notch to a heck of a post-strength training session recovery drink with 43 grams of protein.0
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I LOVE green smoothies. I always keep some spinach in the freezer for it (I buy bags when they're on sale) and I'm trying to start drinking one every day again. I always change up what's in them...usually basics of spinach, banana, orange juice/milk then some other fruit or yogurt. I also like adding coconut oil, coconut milk, ground flaxseed, peanut butter, etc. Num num num.0
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Bumping for my buddy!0
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bump :happy:0
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thanks.0
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So I actually tired this today bc I seen that guy on Dr Oz... It was ok... I could not drink it all it was way to much for me, but not bc I didnt like it. Not sure if I will continue but we shall see how I feel after about a week of this... i was also freaked by the amount of calories in it but it does have tons of protein so...0
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Interesting.0
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Sounds so good! I love spinach (eat one or two spinach salads a day lol) so I am definately going to try this! Thank you for sharing!0
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I do one similar but use kale. BTW, what does "bump" mean0
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I haven't tried that specific recipe but I have been adding spinach into my protein shakes for a while. I find it doesn't take away from the taste and is a great way to get in some added nutrition.0
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Sounds delicious. I just need a bag of spinach.0
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well, I think I will try this. But I must say it doesn't sound all that great. But I am into feeling full for much longer. I seem to be always hungry. Thanks0
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thanks for the recipe0
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Yes...this recipe does make a lot of drink. It actually said it was 1.5 servings, but I seem to have no problems finishing it...however feel free to trim it down to lower the calories and portion size.0
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could I possibly use frozen spinach?0
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could I possibly use frozen spinach?
I haven't, but I don't see why not. The spinach is for nutrients only. It adds no flavor and grinds away to nothingness. Since you're adding ice and making it the consistency of a smoothie anyway, seems frozen would work just fine.0 -
just have to say i tried this today for the first time and i love it!
i did use regular milk instead of almond milk...and i guess my bananas are huge, because half was like 80 grams lol so the whole thing came in a little over 500 calories - will definitely split it with my husband next time i think.0 -
just have to say i tried this today for the first time and i love it!
i did use regular milk instead of almond milk...and i guess my bananas are huge, because half was like 80 grams lol so the whole thing came in a little over 500 calories - will definitely split it with my husband next time i think.
Just a note, I wasn't happy with the amount of calories either so I cut out one of the tablespoons of peanut butter and it made no difference in taste but eliminated about 100 calories and a ton of fat....so there you go! And you can do a 1/4 banana as well.0 -
just have to say i tried this today for the first time and i love it!
i did use regular milk instead of almond milk...and i guess my bananas are huge, because half was like 80 grams lol so the whole thing came in a little over 500 calories - will definitely split it with my husband next time i think.
Just a note, I wasn't happy with the amount of calories either so I cut out one of the tablespoons of peanut butter and it made no difference in taste but eliminated about 100 calories and a ton of fat....so there you go! And you can do a 1/4 banana as well.0
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