Berry Smoothie (with kale, don’t tell!)

When bananas are too ripe to eat, peel them, break them into pieces, and freeze them for smoothies later.

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Mix in blender:

  1. Several frozen banana pieces (1/2 to 3/4 of a large banana)
  2. 1/2-3/4 cup frozen mixed berries
  3. 1/4-1/2 cup plain yogurt
  4. 1/3-1/2 cup (or more) juice, adjust for consistency
  5. torn up raw kale leaves (maybe 1/2 cup?)
  6. (flax seeds — optional)

Blend in blender until well mixed. Drink or eat with a spoon, depending on consistency.

Smoothies are certainly not calorie-free, but consider the ingredients. You get a lot of nutrition for the caloric content in one of these.

No, you can’t taste the kale. It just tastes like berry smoothie.

My favorite juices are cranberry-apple and pomegranate. The flax seeds add some texture.