A Better Green Shake

Forget the Guinness and McDonald’s. Here’s a green shake that’s easy to make and plenty healthy, around St. Patrick’s Day or at any time of year. Plus, the kids will love it, too.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large bananas — cut up and frozen
• 1 cup firmly packed spinach
• 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• Sweetener of choice: — 1 packet stevia or Truvia

INSTRUCTION

Mix it all up in the blender and enjoy right away.

NUTRITION

480 calories, 18g fat, 60g carbohydrates, 11g protein, 15g fiber