Energy In a Glass
My friend Kath, who is one of my bookclub/champagne ladies, owns a Blue Moon Evolution....cafe by day, restaurant by night. She's had the most wonderful Green Bliss Smoothie on the cafe menu for years. Yes, you saw and read right. GREEN Bliss Smoothie.
I made my own little take on it this morning.
First thing I did was go out to the garden and pick fresh kale. Yup. You read that right too. Kale. Just trust me on this, ok. Here's a little bit about kale from WebMD.
"One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40% of magnesium, 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, and 1,020% of vitamin K. It is also a good source of minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Kale’s health benefits are primarily linked to the high concentration and excellent source of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and K -- and sulphur-containing phytonutrients. Carotenoids and flavonoids are the specific types of antioxidants associated with many of the anti-cancer health benefits. Kale is also rich in the eye-health promoting lutein and zeaxanthin compounds." (Did you catch that part Dad?)
Suffice it to say, Kale is a powerhouse. It also makes a wicked good green bliss smoothie.
I used 4 Kale leaves (rip the leaf from the stem, as the stem can be a bit tough), 1 small (3.5 oz) vanilla and honey yogurt, 1 large banana, 1 cup orange juice and ice.
Blend and viola.
This is good stuff. It tastes fresh and clean. You can always add some honey if you need it sweeter, but I find between the yogurt, the fruit and the OJ it's sweet enough for me. It made a good batch. Gar, bil Niall and I all had glasses.
Oh, did I tell you I had a helper? I did. The next wave of Dubliners arrived yesterday afternoon-- The Bates of Lucan (yup, the hound is named after the town that they live in, just outside the city). My niece Leah helped rip the leaves of the stems for me.
I finally met my godson Harry face to face. Live. In person. Not via Skype!!! He would have helped too but he was too busy chillin' with Lucan and eating watermelon.
Get a load of the shirt we gave him - 'I get all the chicks'. I just love peanuts.
Gorgeous day here. Perfect for pooltime with the kiddos later. First, some work on my desk though. What about you?
This post makes me think that I really, really need to make a 'recipe' page on the Muse. Put that one on the too do list.
Loved all your comments about Neil Armstrong yesterday. Off to reply now.
Have a fantastic day,
Yes to a recipe page :)
ReplyDeleteI make a green smoothie in the AM also...spinach, frozen strawberries, peanut butter and almond milk. Sometimes add in greek yogurt or part of a banana for a little extra extra. yummy goodness to start the day! :) Have fun with your fam..those kids are adorable!
wow, that's sounds like an interesting combo. don't think i've tried pb in a smoothie yet but i love it with everything else so will have to for sure.
Deleteyes, i know i'm partial but they're pretty damn cute.
You hardly notice the pb...and the protein makes it last longer in your belly :) I just use 1 tbsp. Try it, you might like it! :)
DeleteNever tried a green smothie, but I've heard this is an awesome way to get all vitamins and minerals.
ReplyDeleteNauli, so happy you're here. Definitely give it a whirl. I packed with good stuff and it tastes good. How can you go wrong?
DeleteSounds delicious! We've been making smoothies here with just ice and whatever fresh fruit is around. Melons, pears, peaches, blackberries. If it's fresh, it's in there!
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