Green Breakfast Smoothie

This past summer, my hubby and I purchased a Vita-mix Blender. We use it at least once a day, often more than that, and it is my favorite kitchen appliance. We love to make smoothies with raw fruits and vegetables, because we are getting tons of nutrients from the whole fruit or the whole veggie.

My sweet hubby makes a smoothie for us every morning before work. We use whatever fruits and vegetables we have at the time, so our smoothies often depend on the season. This Green Smoothie is our go-to breakfast smoothie. It is a great way to start the day and will keep you full until lunch!

Green Breakfast Smoothie
apple juice as a base (optional) - enough to cover blades of blender
1 banana
1 orange, lightly peeled (try to peel the zest and leave as much of the pith or “white stuff” as possible)
1 apple, cored
1 pear
1 small – medium zucchini
1 large handful spinach or 2 kale stalks, stems removed
½ cup frozen peaches or frozen pineapple
4-6 ice cubes

1. Add ingredients to Vita-mix or other high powered blender in the order listed.
2. Blend on high for 60 seconds or until smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

Serves 2