This is a great morning kick-starter! I read that it's great to start your day off with leafy greens....but I can't get myself to eat a salad for breakfast. I love smoothies and have found they're an excellent way to get several servings of fruit and vegetables without realizing it. Here's a typical smoothie of mine.....try substituting spinach for the kale, it's even less noticeable. I've also added tomatoes, sprouts, flaxseed, or any other fruit depending on my mood and what's in season.
Wash, chop, and freeze any fruit that's in season and/or on sale. It'll last all year in the freezer!
Ingredients:
Mango (frozen)
Strawberries (frozen)
Blueberries or other berries (frozen)
1 Banana (raw or frozen)
1/2 c. nonfat plan Greek yogurt
1 c. kale (raw)
1/2 c. juice (100%) or coconut water
1 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Add additional juice if ingredients do not mix easily.
Pour into glass(es) and enjoy.
TIPS:
- Buy an abundance of fruit from a Farmer's Market when it's local and in season. It'll be cheaper and taste better! I bought a bucket of 20 lbs. of bruised peaches from the Farmer's Market last summer for $5. I cut off the bruises and still had enough to fill 2 gallon freezer bags!
- Invest in an insulated cup (Target $10-$20) and it'll stay cold until you get to work!
- Add extra smoothie to a cup you keep in the freezer. After a few days, you'll have another whole smoothie! Then on busy mornings you can grab-and-go.
- Be careful, if you drink through a straw, it'll be gone in no time!
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