Goooooood mornin’!
I’m anxiously staring out my bedroom window at the sky right now. There’s a storm that’s supposed to hit today and I really need to squeeze in a ride before it does. However, its 40 degrees out! Biking in cold wind just isn’t that cool (or too cool, should I say)
Anyways, despite the chill I was craving a green monster this morning!
I haven’t had one of these in forever! In the winter I just naturally crave hot meals….however this sounded awesome today.
I used:
1/2 scoop chocolate Amazing Meal (I’m out!) + 1/2 scoop Jay Robb protein powder
1 cup soymilk
1 frozen banana
HUGE handful raw spinach (probably 4 cups?)
1 tbsp peanut butter
3 ice cubes
***
Chugging a mix of black and green tea right now and about to go, go, go!
megan
March 3, 2010 at 7:59 amI had a green monster this morning too 🙂 I wonder how much spinach i’m actually getting sometimes. isn’t a serving of spinach really large? I guess even a little bit is good though
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
March 3, 2010 at 8:00 amIt is rainy, windy, snowy, and COLD in NYC today – bah! Otherwise I would have loved a green monster breakfast 🙂 GM’s are the best after a sweaty workout. Hope the weather holds out for your bike ride!
Evan Thomas
March 3, 2010 at 8:06 amthe chocolate and PB in that smoothie sound delicious
Jessica @ How Sweet
March 3, 2010 at 8:07 amHave a wonderful ride!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
March 3, 2010 at 8:08 amHave a great ride! Stay warm!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
March 3, 2010 at 8:13 amHave a great ride! I’ve been drinking tons of green montsers lately…I definitely go through waves with those things 🙂
Katy ( The Balanced Foodie)
March 3, 2010 at 8:15 amIt’s pretty much the same weather here in Orlando! Super windy and cold, yesterday it was super stormy! Crazy weather time. Good luck, hope you got a good ride in!
Karen
March 3, 2010 at 8:16 amGood for you to even contemplate the idea of riding when it’s 40 degrees out….I don’t venture out unless it’s 65, I’m such a wimp. Never had to dress warm down here so haven’t invested in all the winter gear….How many miles are you up to? Stay warm…
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
March 3, 2010 at 8:18 amSo excited for you and your Paris news Jenna! Things just get better and better, don’t they?? 🙂
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
March 3, 2010 at 8:19 amLove a good green monster in the morning. Stay warm and good luck!
Sarah @ Daily Nibbles
March 3, 2010 at 8:20 amYum! I just got into smoothies. I made a chocolate peanut butter one after my long run on Sunday and loved it.
Stef
March 3, 2010 at 8:23 amlove the green monster in the wine glass! brr it IS cold today, stay warm!
Adam
March 3, 2010 at 8:50 amAh riding in the wind isn’t nearly as fun as running in the wind! 😉
Christie @ Honoring Health
March 3, 2010 at 8:51 amEnjoy the ride, stay warm!
Kelly @ Healthy Passion
March 3, 2010 at 8:52 amI just can not make myself drink cold beverages when it is cold outside….you’re a trooper!
kalli@fitandfortysomething
March 3, 2010 at 9:10 amLove the monsters! I refuse to ride in the cold weather…..It is painful.
Tracey
March 3, 2010 at 9:13 amI really need to get on the bandwagon and try a green monster! What is essential to have in order to make one? Is it the spinach and amazing meal?
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs
March 3, 2010 at 9:17 amAh, no matter what kind of weather, wind or rain, it’s ALWAYS an appropriate time for a Green Monster!! 😀 I hope you get your ride in!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
March 3, 2010 at 9:19 amI definitely need to pick up some spinach. Your post just reminded me as to why. I don’t know if it’s a placebo effect or what, but I always feel incredibly energized and vital after drinking one of those nurtrient-saturated bad boys.
RhodeyGirl
March 3, 2010 at 9:19 amWith FOUR cups of spinach you still don’t taste any spinach at all?!?!?! I haven’t tried adding spinach to shakes yet and I just don’t know if I could get over the green color!
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Maya
March 3, 2010 at 9:24 amYour trip to Paris sounds so awesome! Will you still be working at the winery?
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
March 3, 2010 at 9:29 amGreen monsters work miracles.. I love that you serve it in a wine glass!!
Sarah Ikegami
March 3, 2010 at 9:31 amI know the feeling of wanting a smoothie even though it’s freezing outside! I hope you can get a ride in, if not, today is a great day for some hot yoga!
Whitney @ whitinspired
March 3, 2010 at 9:38 amStay warm!! Chocolate in a green monster is brilliant…I will be trying that very soon!
Abby
March 3, 2010 at 9:38 amGreen monsters aside, I’m really excited about your summer adventure. And terribly jealous!
jenna
March 3, 2010 at 9:53 amyummmayy jenna!
Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES
March 3, 2010 at 9:54 ambiking in wind is no bueno, but biking in a storm is way worse. hope it went well!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
March 3, 2010 at 9:55 amyum that sounds like a great combo!!! good luck with the go go go!
Karla
March 3, 2010 at 10:01 amI had a green monster for breakfast today too! It had been a while since I had one for breakfast too!
eatmovelove
March 3, 2010 at 10:12 ami assume you are another vita-mix-er-upper then haha 😉 storms are nice to stay inside in and do nothing.
Laughter-Loving Stacy
March 3, 2010 at 10:14 amoooh dang that Green Monster looks reeaaaalll nummy 😀
Jil
March 3, 2010 at 10:16 amI’ve never had a green monster, but they definitely look so refreshing.
theemptynutjar
March 3, 2010 at 10:26 amNot into these shakes Jenna. No blender anyway 🙁
I need food anyway….chew factor and bread/carbs 🙂
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
March 3, 2010 at 11:00 amUhhhhhhhhhhhh green monsters. I miss them dearly. I’m fairly certain that’s what I’ll have for breakfast my first morning back in the statest. In 10 weeks. 😉
Hope you got your ride in before the storm!
Paige (Running Around Normal)
March 3, 2010 at 11:12 amWow it’s about the same weather in Cali as it is in Illinois right now! However, to me, 40º is warm – I’m going for a run after work 🙂
That GM looks delicious!
Suzanne de Cornelia
March 3, 2010 at 11:15 amYUM! Looks SO good.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
March 3, 2010 at 12:20 pmA storm would tempt me to curl up indoors. Good for you for going out anyway. Just don’t get caught in the rain!