St. Patrick's Day Smoothie

​Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Well, almost. Happy holiday planning, really. These days can be so much fun, but fun is a lot of work- picking outfits, learning about holidays, making everything color coordinate- you know what I mean Mama. It's a lot of work!
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I try as hard as I can to downplay as many holidays as I can, unless there is an opportunity to bring healthy snacks into the mix. Then its fair game. So in my house, we honor St. Patrick with one of my favorite healthy green smoothies that tastes amazing and boosts immunity. Plus it's a pretty green that I just love. 

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This St. Patrick’s Day Smoothie is great for you and the kids. First, it is DELICIOUS. Second, this green smoothie is packed with Antioxidants and Vitamin C to keep your families immune system running strong. Third (and most importantly), it is a beautiful natural shade of green, so you can celebrate the holiday and move on all before breakfast.

Who could ask for more??

This green smoothie recipe makes 2 servings and should keep everyone nice and full all morning long. The combination of carbohydrates and protein will make the morning a breeze Mama.

A note on blending Kale
When I was first making this smoothie, I noticed how it takes longer to blend kale over other leafy greens, but keep at it! You also might want to consider looking into a new blender like this one. If you plan on utilizing smoothies for most of your mornings, you definitely want to consider a Ninja. We use ours at least once a day!
 
Ingredients

• 2 kiwi’s (skin removed)
• Handful of kale (stem removed)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 skoop of Vanilla Protein Powder (I prefer Tone It Up Protein Powder)
• 1 cup of Oat or Almond Milk

Directions

1. Prepare all ingredients
2. Add to blender
3. Blend until smoothe
4. Serve with fun toppings like coconut flakes or chocolate chips

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If this recipe doesn’t work for you and your family, consider the alternatives below! You might find something that can mix it up

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Alternatives:
Replace the kiwi’s with a cup of strawberries
To reduce the sweetness, add a cup of spinach to the smoothie before blending.