Steamed Spinach Smoothie "Pucks"

Step 1

Line cookie sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

Step 2

Prepare to steam the spinach. I do not have a special steamer or steaming basket. I simply place a stainless steel colander inside of a larger pot with a bit of boiling water in the bottom. Nothing fancy, but it works!

Step 3

Place as much spinach as will fit into your steamer (or pot + colander over boiling water).

Step 4

Cover the spinach and steam for 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove from the heat.

Step 6

Pack the steamed spinach into the measuring cup.

Step 7

Flip it over and give it a tap onto the parchment-lined cookie sheet. It should come out the same size and shape as the measuring cup.

Step 8

Continue to do this until all the spinach has been used.

Step 9

Place the cookie sheet into the freezer.

Step 10

Freeze 4 to 6 hours, or until the spinach is in solid "pucks".

Step 11

Store in a zip-top bag in the freezer.

Step 12

Add 1 smoothie puck to any smoothie for a boost of good-for-you greens with lots of absorbable calcium!