Clean and Green

As I continue my journey to a healthier diet, I am constantly searching for clean recipes. I have two little ones at home so anything that can be thrown in a blender is a winner in my eyes. I have been reading The Honest Life in hopes of learning some natural alternatives to my lifestyle and in doing so I found a great green smoothie recipe. This book is written by Jessica Alba and I highly recommend it!! If you are wanting to rid yourself of unknown chemicals in everything you use from makeup to cleaning products and don't know where to start, then this is the book for you. Anyways, back to the green smoothie. I have to admit I was very hesitant to try it because well, umm, it has kale in it. Gross, right?? Actually, I had never tried kale before this smoothie so I shouldn't have judged it but I did and I was wrong. This smoothie is not only yummy but super GOOD for you!! Not to mention, all the ingredients are thrown in a blender and then voila- a meal in seconds! Since I first tried this recipe, I have made some of my own changes and I thought I would share them with you.

{Green Smoothie Recipe}

-2 handfuls kale

-1 handful spinach

-1/2 cup crushed pineapple

-1 small green apple (peel skin)

-4 almonds

-2 celery sticks

-1 handful of strawberries or blueberries

My measurements are never exact. Like I said earlier, I am usually rushed so I tend to just eye it and enjoy. I hope you all give kale a chance and try this drink. I tend to drink it either right after I wake up or as a meal replacement for lunch. With this drink, the more the merrier. If you have extras, refrigerate it immediately and enjoy the next day! :)

As always, 

Have a blessed day!

Brianna