Good Morning Green Smoothies

Let me just put it out there up front . . . you'll be reading a lot about green smoothies on this blog. We love them and have them almost every morning. The kids always think they're getting a treat, and from my perspective, they're quick, easy and I can adapt my favorite recipes based on whatever produce we have on hand. Plus, I love knowing that the kids have had several servings of veggies before 9AM. And not just any veggies, but typically greens such as kale, spinach, collards or chard, which are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.  

We typically use kale in our smoothies (I'll be posting a great idea for storing kale later today), but any type of green is great. This is yummy with cherries, but I also love it with blueberries, strawberries or raspberries. If you use fresh fruit instead of frozen, be sure to add a little ice to cool it all off.

Cherry Cordial Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup almond (or other non-dairy) milk

1 large banana

1 cup frozen cherries

1-2 cups packed greens (kale, spinach, beet, collard, chard)

½ cup roughly chopped zucchini

1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder

1 tablespoon ground flax

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in blender, and process until creamy and smooth.

This makes enough for one adult as a full breakfast or for the three of us (one adult two kids) if I’m serving it with other things. When my husband is home, or if the smoothie is our entire breakfast, I’ll double it to make enough for all four of us.

Sprout Ratings
Big Sprout - 5 sprouts
Little Sprout - 5 sprouts
Mama Sprout - 5 sprouts
Daddy Sprout - 5 sprouts