I've found this to be a great way to re-fuel after a run. I've also had it as breakfast on occassion.
Ingredients:
2 handfuls of baby spinach
1 banana
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 or 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
A couple of ice cubes
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy! I was skeptical about drinking spinach at first, but it is now my go to post-run snack.
Spinach Shake
Re: Spinach Shake
Thanks...I'm going to try this!
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Re: Spinach Shake
I drink Spinach or kale (or other greens) smoothies almost every weekday morning. I thought they were weird at first, but I've really come to enjoy them.
For those who are skeptical, or are used to a sweeter shake, adding some sweeter fruit like pineapple or mango can really tone down the spinach (which isn't that strong anyway).
For breakfast, I usually have a half cup each of two different fruits, about 2 cups of greens, a carrot or some cucumber, and either Vega protein powder, or two Tbsp of hemp seeds and 1 Tbsp of chia seeds. For the calorie counters, my shakes max out around 350 calories and can be as low as 250. I drink it around 7:15 and then bike or walk to work (3km) and don't eat again until my morning snack around 10am.
For those who are skeptical, or are used to a sweeter shake, adding some sweeter fruit like pineapple or mango can really tone down the spinach (which isn't that strong anyway).
For breakfast, I usually have a half cup each of two different fruits, about 2 cups of greens, a carrot or some cucumber, and either Vega protein powder, or two Tbsp of hemp seeds and 1 Tbsp of chia seeds. For the calorie counters, my shakes max out around 350 calories and can be as low as 250. I drink it around 7:15 and then bike or walk to work (3km) and don't eat again until my morning snack around 10am.
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I loved this shake the first time I tried it. It was just the idea of drinking spinach that stopped me from trying it sooner. It tastes the best if you use a well-ripened banana.
Normally, I dont have a lot of greens in my diet so this is especially great for me. Had it for breakfast this morning!
Normally, I dont have a lot of greens in my diet so this is especially great for me. Had it for breakfast this morning!
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A little trick I use with kale/spinach shakes
I puree a bunch of greens (usually a mix of kale/spinach/broccoli) then freeze them in an ice cube tray. Throw the green cubes into a ziplock and then whenever I want to make a shake there is no excuse not to throw a few greens in. Don't have to make sure you have fresh in the fridge etc.
I puree a bunch of greens (usually a mix of kale/spinach/broccoli) then freeze them in an ice cube tray. Throw the green cubes into a ziplock and then whenever I want to make a shake there is no excuse not to throw a few greens in. Don't have to make sure you have fresh in the fridge etc.
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Some GREAT ideas here -- no more excuses not to have my "greens"....
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Re: Spinach Shake
I agree using a strong fruit like bananas or melons to counteract with the spinach. It's surprisingly not bad although I can't drink more than half a glass at the moment but far better since someone told me to put a strong fruit in it. Enjoy!
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Victoria Day - Watford-Alvinston Race 8K - 58.52min (first road race in 2 years but heat killed me at 5k mark, was just happy to finished the race in under an hour!)
June 2nd - Lots for Tots Stinky Toes 5k (first race for the city) - Témiscaming, QC - 31.38min (chip), 31.52 (gun); first 5k in 3 years!
July 1st - Canada Day Run 5k - North Bay, ON
Sept 21st - Great Northern Adventure Race - North Bay, ON
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Re: Spinach Shake
I tried a recipe like this for the first time on Remembrance Day 2012, banana included even though I dislike banana. Then I went to a Remembrance Day ceremony and spent half of it running to and from the bathroom (fortunately, it was the West Edmonton Mall ceremony!). I blamed it on the banana.
Turns out I'd caught the stomach flu and it wasn't the banana at all, but I still refuse to use it.
Instead, I add half a scoop to a scoop of vanilla protein powder. I love drinking it on the bus and seeing all the bemused expressions from the other passengers!
Turns out I'd caught the stomach flu and it wasn't the banana at all, but I still refuse to use it.
Instead, I add half a scoop to a scoop of vanilla protein powder. I love drinking it on the bus and seeing all the bemused expressions from the other passengers!
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Re: Spinach Shake
My latest shake/smoothie is:
- about 1 cup of fresh spinach (maybe more - I have a smootie blender, so I just fill the container halfway with spinach).
- 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries
- 1 serving of hemp protein
- 1 cup of chocolate hemp milk
Tastes pretty darn good, if I do say so myelf. Full serving of protein, plus the greens and berrries.
- about 1 cup of fresh spinach (maybe more - I have a smootie blender, so I just fill the container halfway with spinach).
- 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries
- 1 serving of hemp protein
- 1 cup of chocolate hemp milk
Tastes pretty darn good, if I do say so myelf. Full serving of protein, plus the greens and berrries.
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Re: Spinach Shake
O Z D wrote:A little trick I use with kale/spinach shakes
I puree a bunch of greens (usually a mix of kale/spinach/broccoli) then freeze them in an ice cube tray. Throw the green cubes into a ziplock and then whenever I want to make a shake there is no excuse not to throw a few greens in. Don't have to make sure you have fresh in the fridge etc.
That's a great idea! I find that many greens are sold in such large bunches that I struggle to eat it all before it goes bad. I love my greens (don't need to put them into a smoothie), it's just the amount that goes to waste that bothers me.
I've got rainbow chard in my fridge that I'll have with dinner tonight.
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