Have A Cup o' Salad!

Today's smoothie is like a salad in a cup.  It was beautiful before and after, and the taste was wonderful...a bit like a V8, but creamy and thick.  The mango and peach added a nice sweet note to the flavor of the vegetables.  I must admit, I was proud of this one.  So, go drink some salad!

Cup o’ Salad Smoothie

1 c. shredded kale

1 c. shredded carrots

1 celery stalk, cut into chunks

1 tomato, cut into chunks

1 peach, peeled and cut into chunks

1 c. frozen mango chunks

1 c. apple juice

1 ½ T. whey protein powder, vanilla flavor

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
(30 g Protein, 0 g Fat, 8 g Fiber)

Show Me The Green

Just recently, I discovered the joy of green smoothies.  I had a big bag of kale left over from New Year's Day and decided to throw a handful into my banana/berry smoothie one morning, and the results were amazing.  I am now hooked on green smoothies!

Kale-Banana-Berry Smoothie

1 c. Blueberry Yogurt

1 frozen Banana

1 c. Frozen Berries

2 c. shredded Kale

¼ c. Orange Juice

1 T. Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Flavor

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
My first attempt at green smoothies, and I was making due with what I found in the 'fridge...Not the prettiest, but surprisingly yummy.

(32 g Protein, 0 g Fat, 12 g Fiber)

Green Goddess Smoothie

2 c. shredded kale

½ c. chopped peeled and seeded cucumber

1 c. honeydew melon chunks

½ c. honeydew melon juice

½ c. frozen mango chunks

6 oz. vanilla Greek yogurt

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
This one was beautiful and delish!
(21 g Protein, 0 Fat, 7 g Fiber)