| It’s hot. Like, heat index of 105+ degrees hot. Which means something cool and refreshing is always welcome. Husband has been really enjoying mocha Frappuccinos/iced mochas. Wife does not love the, ahem, crap, in them or how expensive they are. So, in an effort to please his palate, my desire for nutrition, and everyone’s need for a cool, refreshing, pick-me-up option, I present to you the newest addition to my regular smoothie round-up! |  |
“The Jumpin’ Monkey” AKA Healthy Frappuccino
adapted from food52.com
serves 1, but can obviously be easily doubled! (makes about 12 oz)
1 ripe banana, cut into chunks and frozen
2-3 oz (about 1/3 cup) strong coffee (I bought some lovely cold-pressed coffee from Whole Foods in a mason jar and just used what I needed the whole week)
¼ cup Greek/plain yogurt (I use full-fat, grassfed for added nutritional benefits)
3 oz (about 1/3 cup) milk (again, grassfed, whole milk) or more as needed for desired consistency
½ - 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (raw is best)
½ Tbsp honey (optional, but I liked it!)
2 handfuls (about 2 cups) of fresh spinach
Combine in a blender and blend until frothy and smooth. Add more milk if necessary or ice if you’d like it colder. Taste and add sweetener as desired. Yum! Great way to start the day or a nice little afternoon pick-me-up.
*Photo courtesy of Sarah Culver Photography
adapted from food52.com
serves 1, but can obviously be easily doubled! (makes about 12 oz)
1 ripe banana, cut into chunks and frozen
2-3 oz (about 1/3 cup) strong coffee (I bought some lovely cold-pressed coffee from Whole Foods in a mason jar and just used what I needed the whole week)
¼ cup Greek/plain yogurt (I use full-fat, grassfed for added nutritional benefits)
3 oz (about 1/3 cup) milk (again, grassfed, whole milk) or more as needed for desired consistency
½ - 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (raw is best)
½ Tbsp honey (optional, but I liked it!)
2 handfuls (about 2 cups) of fresh spinach
Combine in a blender and blend until frothy and smooth. Add more milk if necessary or ice if you’d like it colder. Taste and add sweetener as desired. Yum! Great way to start the day or a nice little afternoon pick-me-up.
*Photo courtesy of Sarah Culver Photography