Genie’s Green Monster
I have always had an interest in all things nutritious, so when I stumbled across Green Monsters, this was no different! However, I am a figure competitor, so when I am dieting for shows, I usually don’t get all the yummy add-ins I usually see in blogs (like nut butters). I have to make them lower calories, so this is my favorite go-to GM when I have to keep my calories in check!
150g baby spinach
1 banana
1 scoop protein powder (Chocolate Ultimate Muscle Provider by Beverly International or Chocolate by All they Whey)
1/2-1c water
And that’s it! It keeps my calories low enough that I still eat under maintenance, and I still get to eat a lot of greens! YUM!
Thanks! and have a wonderful day! 🙂
Genie
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wow! that is a bright GM! looks good. i really need to get some protein powder so i can start doing up GMs right1
You know, this one intrigues me with the addition of chocolate protein powder in there. I’m going to take a look at Bulk Barn next time I’m in to see if I can get a small amount to try.
I make my GM’s pretty much the same way, but I use skim milk instead of water. We have some chocolate milk in the house right now and I debated on using that just to see how it would taste, but I think it might be too sweet with the banana + choc milk.
I like this recipe, b/c of the lack of add-ins! It’s so easy to make a smoothie without realizing how fast the calories add up. I do enjoy the GM’s, but I personally find it more satisfying to eat solid food, so if I can make a lower-cal smoothie and have something else with it, i’m happy!
This was exactly the one I was hoping to find! Something to incorporate a banana, some protein powder and just water. Glad to know it works for you!