tropical kale smoothie

We are a smoothie-lovin’ family!  For breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  They can be so filling and FULL of good stuff!  One of my favorite things to add to a fruit smoothie…fresh kale or spinach leaves.  Your kids will never know you sneaked it vitamin-packed veggies.  But honestly, what kid wouldn’t like a bright, green smoothie?  Just tell them it will give them super powers!

I never measure anything when I make smoothies.  A little bit of this, a scoop of that.  I just put it all in a blender and blend until it looks about right.  For my special readers, I decided to actually measure the ingredients for my tropical kale smoothies.  If you don’t have kale leaves on hand, you can substitute with fresh spinach.  I like to stock my freezer with frozen fruit so I’m always prepared to whip up a delicious smoothie, perfect for any meal of the day!

serves 2

• 6-7 ice cubes
• 1 cup kale leaves
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple pieces
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey

Place all ingredients in blender.  Blend until smooth.  Add more coconut milk or orange juice, if needed.  Enjoy!