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Fruit Smoothie with Healthy Ingredients

Eating healthy is difficult and expensive. It takes time to prepare and it is expensive to consume. Sometimes it I just easier to drink an energy drink or eat fast foods but you feel so much better when you make better choices.

This smoothie is a quick and easy way to get all your fruits and veggies for the day while satisfying your hunger and sweet tooth. Makes 2 16 ounce servings.

Delicious and healthy way to start the day!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
I perfer my banana a little ripe
Fresh berries
Fresh kale
Orange juice can be swapped for other fruit juice
Honey is healthy, especially if it’s local
Peanut butter can be swapped for another nut butter

Combine all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

*Use frozen veggies and pre-packaged kale to make the prep quicker.

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