Kale Morning Smoothie

My kale smoothie will give you the kickstart you need in the morning. Photo by Christine Willmsen

Get a pep in your step with this healthy, fruit and vegetable morning smoothie. After purchasing a VitaMix (a powerful blender), I’ve been creating my own combinations of fresh ingredients to make a great smoothie that’s flavorful and nutritious.

The key to this smoothie is raw kale, because it has so much vitamin A, C and K. It also is considered one of those vegetables that feeds the brain and is anti-flammatory, helping heal a sore and stiff body. Kale is a popular trend for those on the health kick, but Dr. Drew Ramsey writes you should make it part of your staple diet.

This is one of the quickest recipes you can make in the morning and even drink it on the way to work. Next week I’ll show you another recipe with kale, so that the bunch you buy at the market doesn’t go to waste.

Hot in the Kitchen – Kale Smoothie

Ingredients like carrots and mango give a natural sweetness to this quick breakfast. Photo by Christine Willmsen

Ingredients:

6 kale leaves

1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

3 medium-size carrots

1/4 of lemon squeezed juice

1 tablespoon grated ginger

1 cup water

1/2 apple

Cut vegetables into large chunks and add all ingredients to VitaMix or your blender. Pulse on low for 10 seconds and then turn on high for another 20 seconds. Serve immediately.

Cheers

Christine