Green Smoothie

Yesterday, we picked up our second CSA box, and we are so excited about all the new things inside!  This week we have arugula, kale, lettuce mix, mizuna (similar to a mustard green), radish, spring onion and spinach.  I have always heard about the nutritional benefits of kale, so I looked it up, and it really is a superfood!  It is high in iron, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.  It is also filled with powerful antioxidants and fiber for good digestive health!

I decided to start off my morning with some of this superfood, and I made myself a green smoothie!  It tasted pretty good, but I think next time I'll add some strawberries to give it a little bit of extra sweetness and fruitiness.  It is high in protein and vitamins...a great way to start the day!

Recipe for Green Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 cup kale
1 cup spinach
1 banana
1 carrot, peeled and cut into large chunks
3/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
3/4 cup ice
2 tablespoons honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all the ingredients into a blender (I love my Vitamix) and blend until smooth