Notice anything different? I am trying out a new layout. I had planned to tweak and finish this layout then update it in August. Plans change, or should I say I messed up by not having my layout saved.. I’m having laptop issues and for some reason the thing clicked on upload when I wanted to click preview. I had it saved in my email, but something was messed up in the script so I’d rather this than something all jumbled.. I’m hoping to get a new desktop soon so I can tweak everything in a timely manner. Please bear with me while these changes take place!!
Now onto my Good Morning Kale Smoothie! Lately I’ve been stuck with eating just a banana for breakfast, which we all know isn’t enough to last until you can have a snack/lunch. When you’re dieting/trying to lose weight it’s essential to eat every meal.. Never skip meals. It really won’t help you lose weight, instead it will hurt you in the long run. So I decided I should take my own advice and do something. Every morning I now enjoy a smoothie with some Whey Protein. ( I’m on the lookout for a great protein that has no taste, if you know of any please let me know!)
I bought some Kale while I was shopping and figured I’d use it for dinner. That was last week. Now I have a huge bag of Kale that hasn’t been open and needs to be used within 4 days! Hello Mr. Blender, meet Needstobeusedasap Kale!
I threw a few things in and hoped that it would blend the Kale into a smoothie.. It was quite delicious! If I don’t have this for breakfast this will definitely be my after workout smoothie!
Kale Smoothie
Serves 1
1 Apple
1 1/2 Cups Kale
10 Frozen Strawberries
1 Medium Banana
1 1/2 Cup Water
Core the apple, and place everything in the blender in the order listed.
I used the Liquefy button on my blender and let it go for about 2 minutes.
And that’s it. It’s done!
I’m all for having more greens in my daily meals. Oh, and I can still have my daily banana. I heart bananas. 🙂
Shop with Me Mama
This sounds good. I never thought to add greens!
Rachel - Following In My Shoes
I know several who use spinach in their smoothies but this is my first time to hear of Kale in it! Hmmm . . . now I’m curious!
(btw, LOVE this new look)
Maris(In Good Taste)
What a healthy smoothie! Lovely new blog look!
Hey Jen
I haven’t had a good smoothie in a long while. Will have to try this out!
Natalie
the layout is great!
i put spinach in smoothies all the time but have never tried kale. i’ll have to give your recipe a go!
blueviolet
Sounds really interesting. (Interesting meaning I’m still a little scared of it.) 😉
Penelope
Ooh, what a twist…it sounds really good though.
Courtney
Thank you all for the comments! 🙂
marla
Love the new layout! This kale smoothie sounds so healthy & tasty.
Cat Davis
Okay I gotta be honest, the thought of drinking Kale is grossing me out a little bit. I get that it’s nutritious but eeek … it’s Kale! Do the fruits mask the flavor of it?
Tracy
Sounds delicious! Will have to try this when I start getting kale from our CSA!
Courtney
Cat, yes the fruits really prevent the bitterness from the kale over powering everything. Banana has such a strong flavor so that really mutes the kale a bit. 🙂
Anonymous
Hello I am new here. But I wanted to tell you that I make “green juice” it is Kale, collard greens, spinache,romaine lettuce, 1 cup orange juice, 1 banana, 1 cup pineapple juice. sooo good for you. gives you a lot of energy.
Simply Being Mommy
It doesn’t look very yummy but I love me some Kale 😉
That Bald Chick
I just discovered the delight of Kale this summer, but am not so sure I want it in my smoothie. I am willing to try anything, once.
Tricia Nightowlmama
looks good thanks
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
My boss would drink it, but I’m not too sure about me.
Megan
I’m going to have to try this.
Anne
This sounds healthy, but I have trouble with green smoothies. They just look so unappealing. Maybe I will have to try using a cup with a lid, so I can’t see it.
Donna
Not sure if this is my cup of tea, so to speak, but will give this a try.
Hil'Lesha
My goodness!
April Decheine
I simply love Kale! Never thought of this, will give it a try, so good for you!
Donna
I’m looking for some good smoothie recipes… not sure about this, but I’ll give it a try. 🙂
cred
Yum! This looks yummy and tasty way to get in more greens. The blendtec would be perfect for this. My current blender leaves rather unpalatable shreds of kale in my smoothies.
Robin {Mom Foodie}
My daughter’s therapist & I were just talking about trying kale smoothies. I’ll have to make a batch next time she comes.
Angela Bennett
I used to make a kale smoothie with pineapple for me and my daughter. It was so good, but my daughter started getting a rash with anything that is very acidic. I have tried a few recipes since but this is the first one that I liked too. Thank you!
Rachel
I tried a kale smoothie once and it was actually pretty good, but it still doesn’t look appetizing!