My selection of morning "breakfast" smoothies varies with the ingredients that I have on hand or just what I'm in the mood for. Either way, I admit to being a green smoothie addict who is slowly getting the hubby to jump on the bandwagon. This concoction uses up the fresh mint that you may have growing like crazy by this time of year...and the other greens make it super-energizing. Let's not overlook my personal star of the show- the banana. Not only is it sweet, but it gives me the iron, potassium, and happiness boost (true, see below!) that I need to greet the day. Inspired by a recipe from the Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, this serves two.
You need:
1 frozen banana
2 apples, cored
2-3 kale leaves
3-4 romaine leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 lime, juiced
2 to 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves
3 cups filtered water
How to:
If you don't have a Vitamix, just put everything in the blender except for the leaves, kale, and mint and mix on high until smooth. Then add the rest of the ingredients in and blend till you have a brilliant green smoothie. Sometimes I also put in a scoop of spirulina powder for an extra boost of protein. xoxo Becca
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| image via Natural Living Forum |
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