On Green Smoothies

I know, I know, you're wondering what the hell smoothies have to do with writing. Look: smoothies are a writer's best friend. They're chock full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other good-for-you stuff, and the best part? HANDS FREE NUTRITION. Type away while you sip up their yummy goodness.

Oh, you don't think healthy smoothies can be delicious without adding sugar? Do this:

Freeze some bananas the night before. Don't be like me and leave the peels on and then throw them in the blender anyway because monkey eat the peel, what's the harm? You will taste the peel. Don't add fresh bananas and then add ice because your smoothie is a runny, warm mess. Just freeze the damn peeled bananas. Trust me.

Okay, so you woke up and you're ready for your smoothie. Take 2 cups of spinach and blend with two cups of almond milk. Add some flax seeds for more protein, you're going to need it for your writing marathon. Add one mango and two cups pineapple. Want a creamy, delicious smoothie with healthy fats? Add half an avocado. Then add a frozen banana.

You're done! Drink that delicious mixture up!

You don't even need a fancy blender. I use this one:

It costs $17 on Amazon, and I think you can get it at Target and Walmart, too. My friend uses one of those hundred dollar bullet things, but she's a show off.

Later you can get all creative and add different ingredients, but one thing I've noticed is that green smoothies are always more delicious with mango. But I could be biased. I really, really crave mango.

Green Smoothie Recipe

1 Frozen Banana

2 Cups Spinach

2 Cups Almond Milk

1/2 Avocado

1 Mango

2 Cups Pineapple

1 Tablespoon Flax Seeds