I know the minute you read "Spinach Smoothie" as the title of this drink that you are gonna turn up your nose at the very idea of 'spinach' being in a smoothie. However, I have had friends try this drink at my insistence to prove my point that it really does taste good. You see, the spinach takes on whatever flavor of fruit/juice that you blend with it. You do not taste the spinach, you taste the orange/banana or lemonde/banana flavors in this smoothie.
* Ingredients *
3 large handfuls fresh spinach
1 cup (8 oz.) of Tropicana 50% less sugar, 50% less calories orange juice
OR
1 cup (8 oz.) Crystal Light Lemonade flavor
1/2 or whole frozen banana
* Directions *
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well! Serve in a glass (we like to use bendy straws when we drink this)
* Variations *
The variations of this drink are limitless. Occasionally I add 1 small packet of Splenda no calorie sweetener or some strawberries or some frozen mango, etc. Experiment with different fruits or juices and discover which one tickles your tastebuds.
