Thank you Weight Watchers, General Mills and Publix for sponsoring this post. All the opinions expressed in this post are my opinions.
It is a new year which means that it is a perfect time to begin your healthy new year resolution. This spinach smoothie is packed with protein, iron, omega 3, Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
Look at the vibrant green color! I bet it makes you want to
There is nothing quite like starting out your new year with a healthy smoothie. When I have a big day, I try to keep this smoothie with me for lunch. Even when I can’t eat on time, I have this wonderful smoothie that I can eat and be satisfied for the rest of the day.
This smoothie works as a lunch for me. For some of you, it might work better as a breakfast smoothie. I find that I am more focused after drinking this smoothie. This will keep your focus on the tasks you have planned for the day.
Also, I think this smoothie will be a great post workout drink.
I will be the first to tell you that I am not one to count calories. For me, it is a exercise in futility. However, those that are more sensible than me, this recipe uses some weight watchers approved products like the spinach and yogurt.
Every year, I have a list of healthy things I should be do. On top of that list is to count calories and every year, I fail horribly at that one task.
Yet, I still put it on my list every year.
Have you tried my tomatillo smoothie?
What health thing is on your bucket list for this year?
I have more spinach recipes on my blog like this spinach soup and lentil spinach salad.
How to Make Spinach Smoothie
Spinach Smoothie with Weight Watchers Endorsed Products
Ingredients
- 6 oz Spinach frozen, chopped, thawed
- 1 cup yogurt Yoplait low fat
- 2 bananas (semi-ripe)
- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 cup flax seed meal
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup pistachios (unsalted and shells removed)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes crushed
Instructions
- Take the thawed spinach and squeeze all the water out of it
- Roughly chop the bananas
- Place the ingredients, except the almond milk, into a juicer or smoothie maker
- Pulse the ingredients while adding the almond milk slowly
- Keep the pulse setting until the mixture has a smooth consistency.
- Serve the spinach smoothie immediately
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
January 21, 2015 at 9:42 AMThis recipe is flavorful, love the pistachios – one of my favorite nuts.
Healing Tomato says
January 22, 2015 at 1:41 PMThank you, Debra.
Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says
January 19, 2015 at 3:50 PMI would never have thought to add pistachios or dates to a smoothie– such a great idea!
I can’t wait to try this Chicken, Mushroom and Wild Rice Bake- it looks amazing! https://www.progresso.com/recipes/chicken-mushroom-and-wild-rice-bake/e3fbf375-38e4-4dcd-b868-c890a86f7328
Healing Tomato says
January 19, 2015 at 11:10 PMThank you, Jamie. That recipe looks really good.
Ashley Barnes says
January 16, 2015 at 5:52 PMCowboycorn bread on the progress website!! 🙂 I so would love to win!!
Healing Tomato says
January 16, 2015 at 9:26 PMThank you, Ashley.
Anthony says
January 16, 2015 at 2:52 AMYour creative spinach smoothie is a great way to start out any day. They say it’s hard to be green but it’s not that hard with this amazing recipe. I can not wait to whip up a few of these to start my day.
I am truly inspired by the Weight-Watchers endorsed products. One of my New Years resolutions is to eat more salad. I would use the salad shears to quickly cut up my lettuce. I would then create a fresh healthy dressing using olive oil, balsamic and fresh herbs. It would be easy to keep the dressing properly mixed with the dressing emulsifier. I would then proudly serve that salad with the tongs. It’s amazing how a few new kitchen gadgets can inspire some healthy cooking.
Healing Tomato says
January 16, 2015 at 3:02 PMThank you, Anthony! I am inspired by your commitment for the new year. I am sure you will do great this year.
Sarah Hall says
January 14, 2015 at 3:11 PMI would make the Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole with the Progresso products.
Healing Tomato says
January 16, 2015 at 12:24 AMThank you, Sarah.
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
January 13, 2015 at 10:00 AMRini, green smoothies are on my to do list. Now, I have a good recipe to grab.
Healing Tomato says
January 13, 2015 at 8:36 PMThank you so much, Peter. I am delighted to hear that.
Kecia says
January 13, 2015 at 8:46 AMThis looks absolutely wonderful! The dates and pistachios make it for me!
Healing Tomato says
January 13, 2015 at 8:36 PMThank you, Kecia
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
January 12, 2015 at 11:10 PMLooks so good & filling! Love the dates & pistachios in this!
Healing Tomato says
January 13, 2015 at 12:54 AMThank you, Patricia.
[email protected] says
January 12, 2015 at 6:46 PMI love this kind of smoothie and your recipe looks wonderful!
Healing Tomato says
January 13, 2015 at 12:54 AMThank you, Nancy
Sandi says
January 12, 2015 at 2:05 PMThis smoothie looks delicious Rini. I can see this becoming my guilt free way to start my morning.
Healing Tomato says
January 13, 2015 at 12:54 AMThank you, Sandi
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
January 12, 2015 at 12:44 PMWhat a powerhouse of great nutrition in a single glass! I absolutely cannot wait to try your smoothie and have a feeling it will quickly become one of my favorites.
Healing Tomato says
January 13, 2015 at 12:55 AMThank you, Linda
Deborah says
January 11, 2015 at 12:18 PMI want to try the cosmo spring salad from the yoplait recipe page, the Smoked Turkey and Lentil Vegetable Soup from the green giant recipe page and the baked chicken salad from the progresso page.
Healing Tomato says
January 11, 2015 at 8:47 PMThank you, Deborah! That sounds delicious
Ashley says
January 11, 2015 at 12:18 PMI would make the confetti dip from Yoplait, and from Green Giant the egg white veggie fritatta, and progresso the baked chicken salad
Healing Tomato says
January 11, 2015 at 8:48 PMThank you, Ashley! I have to agree that your choice sounds really good.
David says
January 10, 2015 at 3:47 PMI would make the cosmo spring salad from the yoplait recipe page, the Smoked Turkey and Lentil Vegetable Soup from the green giant recipe page and the baked chicken salad from the progresso page.
Healing Tomato says
January 11, 2015 at 8:49 PMThank you, David. That sounds good too.
[email protected] says
January 9, 2015 at 6:17 PMI love the addition of the dates, I’m going to start putting them in my smoothies. Great recipe.
Healing Tomato says
January 11, 2015 at 8:49 PMThank you, Janette. I am starting to warm up to Dates myself.