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Monday, May 20, 2013

Kale-Sour Apple Smoothie

Happy Green Eating!

If you're brave enough to eat kale, you're probably a very devoted health foodie :) If not, I hope you try it anyway and end up enjoying it!

The Recipe:  Kale and Apple Smoothie

  • 1 leaf  Kale, shredded
  • 1 Apple, chopped
  • Water 
The Process:
  • Shred your Kale leaves
  • Peel and chop your apple, tossing the core
  • Put both into a Magic Bullet cup
  • Add a small amount of water (you will need to add more as you blend, depending on how thick you want it)
  • Blend with the Magic Bullet until it is at desired thickness. 
  • Bottoms up!
The Calories:
Apple: 77 calories
Kale: 17 calories
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TOTAL: 94 calories
This is less than most protein shakes or bars, so you can have it as a small snack for that little extra cleansing boost. 

What went right:
          The smoothie tastes like sour apple, which is a flavor I quite enjoy! 

What went wrong:
          I think I was a little impatient once I smelled it, but the consistency was still a bit leafy. I will have to blend more next time or add more water. If that doesn't work, I will try steaming the Kale first. 

 What would I do next time:
          Add more water and possibly steam the Kale first. I don't think this smoothie needs anything otherwise...the flavor is very strong and to add anything else would only muddle it. 

Will I do this in college:
          Depends how the next batch turns out, but probably!

Overall it's a yummy smoothie if I can get it smooth enough...I might need to add milk or yogurt, but that would also make it less healthy and more heavy so I doubt I'd do it. Check back to see if the second batch turns out!
                                





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