As I mentioned in this post, I decided to challenge myself to making thirty breakfasts from my Pinterest board: Favorite Meal of the Day. After a crazy hectic week (last week) I realized I’d better get a start on this challenge if I were to keep my word on this challenge. 
That said, this morning I cooked up a bowl of Green Monster Oats.
For those of you who are new to the term ‘Green Monster’ – don’t run! I promise that a delicious meal is in store for you if you can just look past the color.
When you see that bright green bowl, think, “Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Calicum, Magnesium!”
There are SO many benefits to eating spinach and what a great way to get a serving or more of vegetables in at breakfast!The original pin (recipe courtesy of Oh She Glows):
My Review: This ‘Green Monster’ inspired take on morning oats was just delicious! While I didn’t follow the recipe exactly (I didn’t have Chia seeds so I used 2 egg whites to thicken the oatmeal instead – I also made them in the morning instead of doing ‘overnight’ oats), I assume it was pretty close to the real thing!
Green Monster Oats
1 large handful fresh spinach
1 large ripe banana
1.5 tbsp chia seeds (necessary for thickening – I used 2 egg whites instead!)
1 cup almond milk
1/3 cup regular, rolled oats
In a blender, blend together the spinach, banana, chia seeds (or egg whites), and almond milk until smooth.In a cereal bowl, add the oats and then pour the smoothie on top. Stir well until combined. Add toppings if you wish. I added 1 packet of Truvia sweetener to mine Bon Appetit!
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What do you think? Would you (or have you) try Green Monster Oats?
Some more reads regarding spinach…
- Spinach: Shield Against PMS?
- Health Benefits of Spinach
- Whole Foods Has A LOT to Say About Spinach
- My Favorite Podcast on Spinach
Oh whoa! I never thought of this. Seriously, it taste good? How do you taste the spinach?
How much do you taste the spinach, I mean.
Not at all! It’s the same as in a Green Monster Smoothie!
Incredible! I need to make this for my dad. He’s obsessed with Oatmeal. He has it every day.
HECK yes I would try this!! I have only had green monster smoothies, but never oats!! YUM!
hmmm… I’ve had a green smoothie once, and I loved it, but I’m not sure about this much green for breakfast. Haha.
I don’t know though because the ingredients seem like they may be good together… maybe I’ll give it a try!
I like green smoothies, so it probably would be good! I thought this was guacamole when I saw the picture, though, haha.
So pretty! Loving that color:) Did the spinach give it an odd texture?
Not at all; however, I made them again this morning and added a bit too much spinach and it changed the texture a bit. I wouldn’t suggest it. Definitely stick to 2-3 cups max for better taste
I’m going to give that a miss, sorry, can’t get past the colour. Never have liked green lol