Breakfast Smoothies

My daughter got me making breakfast smoothies when she was home recently. She shared hers with me one morning and I thought, "I can do this!” My doctor has been telling me for a while to start my day with a green smoothie to increase my calcium intake so this summer that's what I've been doing. The following three recipes are for: A.) Kaleigh's Fruit Smoothie (to the best of my recollection), B.) My Green Smoothie (which is not quite as healthy tasting as my doctor's version), and C.) My Red Smoothie (because it's not always easy being green). Obviously you can tweak it as much as you like to suit your own tastes but the more you can increase the vegetables the better.  Remember that the more ingredients you use, and the larger the pieces, the more difficult it is to avoid making enough for 2 or more.  

 

A.) Kaleigh's Fruit Smoothie (to the best of my recollection)

cover blades of blender with orange juice

(The rest of the ingredient amounts are to taste. Obviously all produce washed and peeled)

add some:

banana or avocado

frozen mango

fresh pineapple

strawberries

lettuce, carrots, celery, etc.

plain (unsweetened) almond milk

blend and enjoy! :)

 

B.) My Green Smoothie

add 1 T. dry chia seeds to 1-2 c. water (re-seal chia package and store in fridge)

2 packets or 12 drops real Stevia (NOT "Stevia in the Raw")

2 t. unflavored fiber supplement

Add some:

avocado or banana

green leafy vegetables: kale, spinach, etc.

green vegetables: cucumber, green beans, peas, broccoli, celery, cabbage, etc.

green grapes and/or honeydew melon

blend and enjoy! :)

 

C.) My Red Smoothie 

add 1 T. dry chia seeds to 1-2 c. water (re-seal chia package and store in fridge)

2 packets or 12 drops real Stevia (NOT "Stevia in the Raw")

2 t. unflavored fiber supplement

Add some:

banana

red leafy vegetables: red cabbage, red chard, red lettuce, etc..

red or orange vegetables: tomatoes, red peppers, carrots etc.

red grapes and/or berries

blend and enjoy! :) 

Shopping List

chia seeds

stevia

fiber supplement

leafy greens

other vegetables

fruit

(stick to one color scheme or smoothie will look muddy)