Your First Green Smoothie

Smoothies are quick and easy meals once you get the hang of them. This recipe is simple and should be easy for a novice. Remember an 8 oz smoothie a day keeps the doctor away. You’ll need a blender and the following:



Ingredients



6-8 ounces of water

2 packed cups (or small handfuls) of fresh kale

1 large banana, peeled

4-5 large strawberries, fresh or frozen

1 cup of ice



Directions



Chop the kale into smaller pieces

Add 6oz of water to the blender. Add the kale to the blender. Blend at a low speed until smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients and blend on a high speed. Add more water and ice as necessary.



Kale is King Smoothie



Ingredients



2 cups (handful) of kale

2 cups of spinach

1 cup blueberries

1 apple

1 pear

1/2 lime

1 small knob of ginger

6 oz water

8 Ice cubes



Serves 2-3



Replace water with almond milk to increase the protein in this kale smoothie. Add a banana for slow release energy and vital carbohydrate.





Kale Mojito Smoothie



Ingredients



4 pears

2 cups Kale

1/2 bunch mint

1/2 lime

1 cup water

1 cup ice cubes




Serves 2-3



Add white rum and sugar for an evening treat.