You read that right. There is now a national kale day. In fact there is a whole website devoted to it. Sadly, I missed the celebration, but I do partake in a little "ode to kale" several mornings when I make my green smoothie. Yes, as trendy as at may seem, I have to admit I have jumped on the kale-in-my-smoothie bandwagon and I don't see getting off now. It makes me feel good to know that I am starting my day with raw veggies, fruit, and plant based proteins.
Lately, as I adjust back to work after maternity leave, my mornings are a bit...well...RUSHY! Breakfast in a glass allows me to drink up my nutrients while putting on makeup, getting kibble down for our maltipoo, or holding my son for those precious moments before heading off to work. The smoothie ingredients can change with what you have on hand, what is fresh or frozen, or even some new ingredient that you are craving. Ever since I was sick last month I have been obsessed with ginger. Ginger in my stir fry, tea, soup...you name it I have to add it! So why not in my smoothie? I was pleasantly surprised by the added kick the ginger brings to the table and how it complements the fruit in this recipe. I find the more complex the flavors, the less I rely on sweetners such as honey, agave, or maple syrup. The recipe below is a double batch and makes two tall glasses of my gingery green smoothie. I usually drink one glass right away, and then save the second in the fridge for an afternoon snack or breakfast the next day.
Lately, as I adjust back to work after maternity leave, my mornings are a bit...well...RUSHY! Breakfast in a glass allows me to drink up my nutrients while putting on makeup, getting kibble down for our maltipoo, or holding my son for those precious moments before heading off to work. The smoothie ingredients can change with what you have on hand, what is fresh or frozen, or even some new ingredient that you are craving. Ever since I was sick last month I have been obsessed with ginger. Ginger in my stir fry, tea, soup...you name it I have to add it! So why not in my smoothie? I was pleasantly surprised by the added kick the ginger brings to the table and how it complements the fruit in this recipe. I find the more complex the flavors, the less I rely on sweetners such as honey, agave, or maple syrup. The recipe below is a double batch and makes two tall glasses of my gingery green smoothie. I usually drink one glass right away, and then save the second in the fridge for an afternoon snack or breakfast the next day.
Gingery Green DrinkIngredients: 2 cups of chopped or torn kale 1 cup of frozen peaches 1 cup of frozen mangos 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled & grated 1 cup of fresh orange juice 1&1/2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tbsp of hemp seeds Toss all the ingredients in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth. Pour in a glass, grab a straw, and enjoy! |
In healthy green drinking,
Francine
Francine