Day 65: GREEN Blog Love!

This is from my wonderful friend Mollie's blog ...  check it out! AND some yummy smoothies for you and the kiddies.  And follow her at:

 

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Thanks for the ♥ Mollie ... xoxo    

Smoothie kick

I'm totally on a smoothie kick these days.

I have completely been inspired by my girlfriend Erin who has decided to eat a raw food diet for an entire year! Seriously, talk about dedication. Eating raw is SO good for you; the health benefits are numerous.

I have been doing smoothies for breakfast and lunch for a few weeks now, and trying to eat a healthy vegetable-heavy dinner as well. I've been learning a heck of a lot about how to do this via Erin's blog, Raw for a Reason. You must stop by if you are at all interested......she has some fantastic recipes on there that you would honestly be surprised by! I have surprised myself by really loving these, and so has my family.

Here is a yummy smoothie that is so good and good for you....I'll try to share more as I find more!

Kale-apple smoothie

Time: 5 min

Serves 1, so double if you are making for your kiddos too!

Ingredients:

3/4C chopped kale (thick stems removed)

1 small stalk celery (chopped)

1/2 banana

1/2 cup 100% apple juice

1/2 c ice

1 T fresh lemon juice

Blend until smooth and frothy!

And here is my husband's favorite, and my son's too....

Strawberry Flax Smoothie

Time: 5 min

Serves 1, so double if making for kids too!

Ingredients:

1 C frozen strawberries

3/4 C plain low-fat yogurt

1/2 C fresh orange juice

1 T honey

1 T flax seed meal

Blend until smooth and frothy!

Note:  this one does not qualify as 'raw' b/c of the milk......so maybe instead of milk do almond milk or coconut water??

Enjoy!