So for over a year now I’ve struggled with what I will call “tummy troubles”.  I’ve been able to manage it with medicine – but I’ve decided in the new year to do the best I can at eating more fruits and veggies. I need to add more fiber to my life – and I also just want to feel better about what I’m eating.

So I decided to try something I’ve been curious about – but horrified to try. Yesterday – I went for it.

It’s called “The Green Monster” – and I think the name itself scared me. But then the pictures – OH the pictures!

The green-ness was just too much. I was scared.

And I have this rule. I don’t care how healthy something is for me – if it doesn’t taste good, don’t eat it.
But I was feeling bold. And in need for more veggie-ness. And I’m serious, THIS IS GOOD!!

Here’s the recipe ::

The Green Monster Smoothie 

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (I used Vanilla Almond Milk – not because I’m vegan – its just really good for you and yummy and I like to mix it up! But “cows milk” would be just fine too!)
• 1/4 cup quick oats
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 frozen banana
• handful of ice
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• And I added a Truvia packet for some added sweetness

Just stick it all in the blender – and blend it until creamy!

It’s seriously SO good! It tastes like a peanut butter banana smoothie!  You really cannot taste the spinach! And holy fiber-tasticness! You can also add all kinds of stuff – flax seed, chia seeds – whatever your lil heart desires! So good for you and so yummy!

I know – it still looks so strange – but if you’re brave enough to try – you won’t be disappointed!