Spinach Banana Smoothie

You will soon learn to know about my love for spinach...okay, it's not my favorite vegetable but the health benefits make it part of my family's regular diet. 

This is one of my favorite spinach smoothies.  If you don't have any bananas but have lots of spinach, try this recipe. 

Chocolate Spinach Smoothie

1 cup dark chocolate almond milk (or other kind of chocolate milk, if plain add cocoa) 

2 cups fresh spinach 

1 frozen banana

1/2 cup ice

1 scoop of protein powder (optional, I like Whey Protein)

Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.  Makes 2 cups.

Spinach Banana Smoothie

Why eat spinach?  Spinach is extremely rich in antioxidants.  It's a rich source of vitamin A, C, E, K, magnesium, manganese, folate, betaine, iron, viamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc, niacin, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids.  In fact, side-by-side, spinach has more iron than a hamburger!

Bananas are a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.  

Bananas freeze really well.  If you catch them on sale, pick up some extras and throw them in the freezer.