Berry Banana Popeye Smoothie

This weekend, Little A. asked if I could make him a monster smoothie. I said, sure I could make you a green monster or how about a Popeye smoothie instead?

PUH-PEEEYYE? WHAT’S THAT??

Well, I guess it’s about time he knows who Popeye the sailorman is, isn’t it? Not that I’m a huge fan or anything, but he’s kind of iconic, especially in relation to spinach! For starters, I explained the whole spinach thing and how he gets his great big muscles. He seemed mildly impressed with my story telling but thankfully I won him over with my smoothie. 

What’s not to like? Berries and bananas are one of my favourite pairings. I could enjoy the delicious duo in a morning smoothie each day… however, I do try to eat the rainbow and mix up my colours. For this smoothie, I used light coconut milk, but it’s equally as delectable made with natural almond milk. I also enjoyed hemp milk at one time, until I started to react to it. Then, simply add a good handful of spinach to do the trick!

Although spinach doesn’t contain as much iron as originally thought, it still does contain healthy nutrients and 3 grams of protein per 100 grams serving.

The dark green colour of spinach leaves indicates they contain high levels of chlorophyll and health promoting carotenoids (beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin). These phyto chemicals have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties and are especially important for healthy eye-sight, helping to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. (source)

I like to buy the organic baby spinach and keep it in the freezer, alongside our frozen fruit; it makes smoothie-making a cinch.

I hope you enjoy this one as much as my little Popeye and I did!

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Emily Smith

Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy. 

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